---
title: "ITSO membership 2026 - 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c7f"
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published: "2026-03-17"
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# ITSO membership 2026 - 2027

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c7f

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, based in London, has completed the procurement process for the ITSO membership for 2026-2027, a project under the public authority central government classification. This contract involves services related to information technology, specifically focussing on smartcard-based ticketing systems used across public transport modes. The direct procurement method was used, executing the process below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at £98,001, was signed on 16 March 2026, with the service period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. ITSO Limited, located in Milton Keynes, has been awarded this contract.

This contract is a significant opportunity for businesses in the information technology services sector, especially those interested in public transport technology standards. These engagements can help businesses expand their portfolio by working on government-backed projects. Ideal candidates are SMEs specialising in smartcard systems or similar technological solutions. The collaboration underscores the potential for sustained partnerships with public authorities, opening doors to future projects of a similar nature.

## Notice

ITSO Ltd is a member owned organisation that is licenced by the Secretary of State to use and maintain the national technical standard for smartcard-based ticketing and provide the necessary services and systems to support the use of smartcards across all modes of public transport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024260-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,001 |
| Contracts value | £98,001 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITSO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 16:28 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024260-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 16:26 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024258-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024207-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024168-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024260-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024258-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024207-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024168-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13456
  Redacted Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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