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# Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-4-itso-and-wider-transport-ticketing-payment-consultancy-support-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03620a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** SOUTH WEST SMART APPLICATIONS LIMITED: "Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £4,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 26 Oct 2022, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.talktosam.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [SOUTH WEST SMART APPLICATIONS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/south-west-smart-applications-limited-coh-07205882)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £4,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 26 October 2022 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Systems and technical consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-4-itso-and-wider-transport-ticketing-payment-consultancy-support-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03620a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03620a`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-4-itso-and-wider-transport-ticketing-payment-consultancy-support-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03620a#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [talktosam.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.talktosam.co.uk%2Fnmph%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-4-itso-and-wider-transport-ticketing-payment-consultancy-support-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03620a#participate

## Description
Smart Applications Management Limited (SAM) is the trading name of South West Smart Applications Limited, a Membership based central purchasing body, which owns and runs the National Mobilities Procurement Hub for its Members.
This Framework is seeking the provision of Consultancy Support Services for ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing including Payment systems.
The ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (Lot 1) is for the provision of Consultants capable of meeting a range of Core ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment support requirements.
Framework Lot 2 is for the provision of entry to an Experts Panel of Niche Specialisms based on detailed specialist requirements in the Transport Ticketing and Payment field.
Framework Lot 3 is for the provision of Consultants capable of meeting a range of Core Concessionary Travel & Payment support requirements.
Framework Lot 4 is for the inclusion of entry to a fixed fee Short Term Experts List (STEL), where Consultants agree to a fixed rate for short term work (Max 10 days), enabling SAM Members to undertake a Direct Award for any Consultant on the Lot 4 Experts List to complete their work. Lot 4 places are conditional on suppliers winning a place on Lots 1, 2 or 3 or a combination of them.
This Framework is seeking to host a number of Consultant Suppliers for ITSO and wider passenger transport and payment services, who are committed to partnership working, including with other consultants.
This Framework will be available for all public sector bodies in the UK, including Local Authorities, Highway Authorities, Combined Authorities, and Regional Transport Authorities in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland as well as National Transport Bodies such as Transport for Wales, Transport Scotland, Translink and the Department for Transport.
It will also be available for use by any bus/rail/tram/ferry operator in the UK. More detail of who the Framework is for, is outlined in Section VI.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Revenue Consultancy Support
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 72220000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Framework Lot 1 is seeking the provision of Consultancy Support Services for ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing including Payment systems.
It covers a wide range of expert smart ticketing and revenue services from technical development to govern...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Experts Panel of Niche Specialisms
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 72220000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Framework Lot 2 is aimed at small value (less than £30k) commissions across a number of topics where SAM Members may need to seek stand alone, niche specialist advice and support.
A range of specialisms will be defined, and there will be up to 5...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Concessionary Travel Consultancy Services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 72220000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Framework Lot 3 is seeking the provision of Consultancy Support Services in the delivery of concessionary travel schemes for SAM Members.
It covers a wide range of expert concessionary travel ticketing and revenue services from scheme developmen...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Fixed Fee Short Term Experts List
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 72220000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Framework Lot 4 is for the inclusion of entry to a Short Term Experts List (STEL) based on short term support for a standard fixed fee.
The STEL requires Suppliers to agree to a standard fixed rate for short term work across a range of defined a...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (9)
- **Award:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)
  - Award id: `005301-2023-Framework 4-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Integrated Transport Planning Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-29015`

- **Award:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)
  - Award id: `005301-2023-Framework 4-2`
  - Supplier(s): **MCL Transport Consultants Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:MCL Transport Consultants Ltd`

- **Award:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)
  - Award id: `005301-2023-Framework 4-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Nic Greaves Public Transport Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:Nic Greaves Public Transport Ltd`

- **Award:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)
  - Award id: `005301-2023-Framework 4-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Rebel PMI UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:Rebel PMI UK Ltd`

- **Award:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)
  - Award id: `005301-2023-Framework 4-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Rowdan Associates Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:Rowdan Associates Ltd`

- **Award:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)
  - Award id: `005301-2023-Framework 4-6`
  - Supplier(s): **South West Smart Applications Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-169688`

- **Award:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)
  - Award id: `005301-2023-Framework 4-7`
  - Supplier(s): **MaaStran Ltd T/A Smartran Consulting**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:MaaStran Ltd T/A Smartran Consulting`

- **Award:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)
  - Award id: `005301-2023-Framework 4-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Systra Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-185782`

- **Award:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)
  - Award id: `005301-2023-Framework 4-9`
  - Supplier(s): **Unicard Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143137`

## Contracts (9)
- **Contract:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)

  - Signed Date: 21/02/2023

- **Contract:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)

  - Signed Date: 02/02/2023

- **Contract:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)

  - Signed Date: 26/01/2023

- **Contract:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)

  - Signed Date: 24/01/2023

- **Contract:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)

  - Signed Date: 23/01/2023

- **Contract:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)

  - Signed Date: 23/01/2023

- **Contract:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)

  - Signed Date: 21/01/2023

- **Contract:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)

  - Signed Date: 20/01/2023

- **Contract:** Framework 4: ITSO and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Support Framework (active)

  - Signed Date: 20/01/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F005301-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-02-22T13:35:46.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T05:40:59.131Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03620a