--- title: "Ferry Ticketing Management Solution" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000547681" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547681" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000547681.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000547681.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-25" --- # Ferry Ticketing Management Solution Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547681 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547681) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000547681.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is seeking bids for the "Ferry Ticketing Management Solution" project, which aims to replace the existing ferry ticketing system with a more integrated solution. The contract falls under the services category and encompasses provisions for hardware and software management within Argyll. The procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 17 October 2018. The buyer expects completion as per the contract duration, which spans approximately three years. Interested parties should note that the tender was initiated on 29 June 2018 and was open for submissions until 12 July 2018. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the technology and software solutions sector, particularly those specialising in integrated ticketing systems, e-ticketing, and financial software integration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative public service solutions would be well-positioned to engage in future similar procurement processes, as Argyll and Bute Council focuses on enhancing its digital services and operational efficiency within local ferry management. ## Notice The aims and objectives of this project is to replace the Council's existing 'Storm' ferry ticketing and hardware and management information software with an integrated ticketing solution to support the Council's ferry service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aims and objectives of this project is to replace the Council's existing 'Storm' ferry ticketing and hardware and management information software with an integrated ticketing solution to support the Council's ferry service. This will support delivery of the following business benefits: Robust and more reliable hardware removing the need to transport machines to Oban area office and improving service efficiency Broader back office functionality and reporting capability Capable of supporting day to day ferry management operations Capable of integration to finance systems Can support eticketing and multi journey / commercial contracts Communication connectivity options allowing either immediate data download or synchronisation daily from any broadband line. Supports Digital First strategy and encourages self service, thereby reducing burden to on board ferrymen concerned with operating the vessel. Potential to integrate with NEC travel card Potential for future on- board card payments, both mobile and contactless. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 additional years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335103 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335103 - 29 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323595 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323595 Ferry Ticketing Management Solution - The aims and objectives of this project is to replace the Council's existing 'Storm' ferry ticketing and hardware and management information software with an integrated ticketing solution to support the Council's ferry service. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335103 Ferry Ticketing Management Solution - The aims and objectives of this project is to replace the Council's existing 'Storm' ferry ticketing and hardware and management information software with an integrated ticketing solution to support the Council's ferry service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547681 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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