---
title: "Card Projects Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661141"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-07-21"
---

# Card Projects Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661141

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is planning to procure Card Projects Services, with a total estimated value of £200,000. This procurement is in the services category and focuses on the development of a new card solution that integrates smartphone technology and ITSO smart ticketing for public transportation. The initial phase of this process began on 21 July 2021, with a deadline for supplier responses set for 5 PM on 6 August 2021. Interested suppliers should prepare to deliver their submissions to the University, located in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and card service solutions, particularly those experienced in integrating smart ticketing systems and producing ID cards. Companies that offer bureau services or possess expertise in procurement processes for educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this opportunity could foster business growth by aligning with the University’s needs for innovative service solutions in the education sector.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh Card Services is giving consideration to procure a new solution covering all elements of the service, whereby the University card will remain an essential physical token. Smartphone technology and ITSO smart ticketing for public transport are areas of potential development. Bureau services for card production off campus by a third party supplier are in scope as an optional service. Further details of desired core business requirements are within the documents attached to this PIN.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh are currently reviewing the market and its status in the hope to procure a new card system for the full University in 2022. Following this PIN, should help us understand the current market state and help provide the best and economical system. Please take time and review all documents attached and respond where appropriate. All suppliers who may be interested are being asked to respond no later than 5 PM 6th August.. Please see the following documents attached: - Card Services PIN Information - Card Service Solution Agenda - EC0956 - Card Services Project - Response template

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421758 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 64216200 - Electronic information services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421758

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421758&idx=1
  22nd July 2021 - Card Services PIN Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421758&idx=4
  22nd July 2021 - Card Services PIN Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421758&idx=2
  21st July 2021 - Card Services - Agenda
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421758&idx=3
  21st July 2021 - Card Services Project - Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421758
  Card Projects Services - The University of Edinburgh Card Services is giving consideration to procure a new solution covering all elements of the service, whereby the University card will remain an essential physical token. Smartphone technology and ITSO smart ticketing for public transport are areas of potential development. Bureau services for card production off campus by a third party supplier are in scope as an optional service. Further details of desired core business requirements are within the documents attached to this PIN.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661141
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=661141

## Provenance

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