--- title: "Concessionary Travel Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0692a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0692a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0692a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0692a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-14" --- # Concessionary Travel Management Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0692a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0692a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0692a2.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the management and administration of its concessionary travel schemes, including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS), the Kent Travel Saver, and the 16+ Kent Travel Saver. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy and technical analysis services, with services to be delivered in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 4th June 2026 and a final tender submission deadline of 12th June 2026. The procedure being followed is an open competitive flexible procedure with stages including negotiation and final tender submissions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy, data analysis, and financial forecasting to expand their portfolio and footprint within public sector contracts. The successful supplier will engage in technical administration and consultancy, providing advice on regulatory compliance, and data management needs in conjunction with Kent County Council's growth and environment priorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined for this procurement. Interested bidders can acquire tender documents and submit their responses via the Kent Business Portal, using the access code provided, facilitating a broad range of qualified suppliers to engage and secure long-term engagement till 2030, with potential extensions through 2032. ## Notice Kent County Council are seeking to appoint a supplier for the management and administration of its concessionary travel schemes which include the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS), the Kent Travel Saver and the 16+ Kent Travel Saver. This requirement is for the technical administration and associated financial forecasting activities for statutory and discretionary Concessionary Travel Schemes within the Growth, Environment and Transport Directorate and the provision of associated consultancy services. The Council has a statutory duty under The Transport Act (2000), as amended by the Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Act (2007), to provide a concessionary bus pass scheme for qualifying individuals. This is the England National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS). The ENCTS scheme for Kent involves the management of a scheme, covering circa 240,000 passes and 17 million annual trips based upon data from 2024/25. The budget for ENCTS is circa PS18 million per annum. The Kent Travel Saver provides discounted travel for students in the year groups 7 to 11, who are not entitled to statutory home to school transport. The scheme encompasses 22,000 2 passes, with a gross annual cost of PS14.7 million, net of PS5.1 million to the Council due to pass fee income and contributions from Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding. The 16+ Travel Saver provides discounted travel for those eligible who are staying on sixth form, attending further education college, work, learning providers or apprenticeship provider. The scheme is administered by the Council in conjunction with educational establishments, who are provided with funding from national government to provide bursaries for those on low incomes. The supplier will be required to: * Provide technical advice on scheme compatibility with statutory regulations; * Provide forecasted pass use, trips and costs for the scheme year ahead; * Publish scheme details in line with statutory requirements; * Collect data from operators directly, analyse data to identify use and calculate re-imbursement; * Advise the authority on re-imbursement, interim payments and reconciliations; * Respond to enquiries from bus operators * Respond to the DfT in relation to regular or ad hoc enquiries on behalf of the Council * Provide technical support to the Authority in negotiations with Operators; and * Ensure the accuracy and quality of usage data. The Supplier will be expected to support the Council in the development of the KTS scheme and the 16+ Travel Saver Scheme As part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage of this opportunity, all interested organisations should use the following access code (4F7A4392DS) to view the tender documents for this procurement and submit your response, via the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The periods for extension will consist of either two single-year extensions or the full two (2) year period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044286-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £780,000 | | Lots value | £780,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 10:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044286-2026 - 12 May 2026 at 07:48 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043271-2026 - 6 May 2026 at 15:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041620-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044286-2026 14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043271-2026 12th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041620-2026 6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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