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title: "Tender for the Supply of Card Management Services for the NEC Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000469825"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-20"
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# Tender for the Supply of Card Management Services for the NEC Programme

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000469825

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## Summary

Dundee City Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Tender for the Supply of Card Management Services for the NEC Programme". This tender falls under the industry category of general public services and is based in Dundee, UK. Currently in the Award stage, the process involves two lots: Lot 1 for ITSO compliant card management services for the National Entitlement Card (NEC) with a potential value of up to GBP 7.5 million, and Lot 2 for the ITSO compliant card management services solution for the commercial saltirecard valued at GBP 1 million. The tender submission period closed on 14 December 2016, after which the award period commenced.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in card management and related services, particularly those experienced in providing technological solutions for public sector clients. Companies skilled in integrating card management systems and delivering efficient card bureau services may find this tender particularly advantageous. The tender is designed to support high-quality public services across Scotland's 32 local councils, thus inviting local suppliers and larger firms with relevant capabilities to compete and contribute to public service enhancements.

## Notice

The requirement here is for the supply of a Card Management Services which includes Card Management System (CMS) and Card Bureau Services for the National Entitlement Card (NEC). The NEC is funded by the Scottish Government to support high-quality easy to access public services for its 32 local councils. The potential value of the contract, should all the options be exercised, is up to GBP 7.5m for Lot 1, and GBP 1m for Lot 2.

### Lot Information

ITSO compliant card management services for the National Entitlement Card (NEC)

ITSO compliant card management services for the National Entitlement Card (NEC)

Renewal: Option to extend for 1, +1, +1 years

The ITSO compliant card management services solution for commercial saltirecard

The ITSO compliant card management services solution for commercial saltirecard

Renewal: Option to extend for 1, +1, +1 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277613 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,500,000 |
| Lots value | £8,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | UKM21 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30162000 - Smart cards

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277613
- 8 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263247

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263247&idx=2
  17th November 2016 - Amended ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263247&idx=1
  10th November 2016 - Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263247
  Tender for the Supply of Card Management Services for the NEC Programme - The requirement here is for the supply of a Card Management Services which includes Card Management System (CMS) and Card Bureau Services for the National Entitlement Card (NEC). The NEC is funded by the Scottish Government to support high-quality easy to access public services for its 32 local councils. The potential value of the contract, should all the options be exercised, is up to GBP 7.5m for Lot 1, and GBP 1m for Lot 2.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277613
  Tender for the Supply of Card Management Services for the NEC Programme - The requirement here is for the supply of a Card Management Services which includes Card Management System (CMS) and Card Bureau Services for the National Entitlement Card (NEC). The NEC is funded by the Scottish Government to support high-quality easy to access public services for its 32 local councils. The potential value of the contract, should all the options be exercised, is up to GBP 7.5m for Lot 1, and GBP 1m for Lot 2.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/index.asp
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000469825

## Provenance

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