---
title: "Railcard Validation Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067bc5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RAIL SETTLEMENT PLAN LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Railcard Validation Service

Buyer: RAIL SETTLEMENT PLAN LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067bc5

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## Summary

Rail Settlement Plan Limited, based in London, has concluded a procurement process for its "Railcard Validation Service," aimed at enhancing rail industry operations in the UK. This contract was directly awarded to FS Group Advisory Limited, the only supplier capable of updating their existing ticket vending machines under PA23 regulations. Tagged as a private utility procurement, the contract was officially awarded on 28th April 2026, following prior announcements on 2nd April 2026. The award covers a contract period starting from 14th May 2026 until 29th September 2026, with potential extensions stretching up to 2028, ensuring operational continuity. The procurement process specifically followed a direct award method due to technical reasons, focusing on utilities support services in the railway transport sector.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rail transport support services, particularly those equipped to deliver specialised services under demanding technical constraints. Large businesses that excel in railway systems technology and enhancement may find this contract particularly beneficial, as it aligns with the industry's shift towards digitisation and centralised systems. Companies capable of integrating additional functionalities and features into existing systems should consider engaging, given the contract's potential for renewal and option provisions for further change. The procurement underscores a lucrative chance to influence the development and efficiency of railcard validation infrastructure, fostering innovation in ticketing solutions.

## Notice

The Contract Award Notice is being published to recognise the Direct Award to the Supplier to install the developed central validation solution and pilot the solution. The Supplier hosts the Central ticketing information system which powers ticket issuing systems.

### Procurement Information

FS Group Advisory Limited is the only supplier that can update their own Ticket vending machines, the contract is being directly awarded under PA23 regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038621-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 29 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £503,270 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RAIL SETTLEMENT PLAN LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4V 3DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FS GROUP ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038621-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 12:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030870-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038621-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030870-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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