UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

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 making available for its Members the provision of RTPI Content Management Systems, Ticket Vending Machines, Electronic Ticket Machines, Accessible Rail Information and Support Units, and Transport and Data Managed Services. These five Lots form the focal point for any modern Ticketing & Information Scheme in managing customer information, journey planning, physical sales, revenue, and a range of customer facing managed services. Lot 1: RTPI Content Management Systems (CMS) The RTPI CMS Lot provides a supplier-agnostic Content Management System for Real Time Passenger Information, integrating with standards like GTFS, SIRI, BODS, and RSS. It will distribute real-time schedules and multimedia content to Passenger Information Displays, managed through a secure web portal with layout control, multilingual messaging, and access management. The systems are scalable, cloud hosted, GDPR-compliant, and include monitoring, fault management, and reporting. Delivery requires commissioning, testing, migration, and maintenance, with defined backup, PID interfacing, and documentation. Suppliers must follow formal project management, deliver training, and meet strict KPIs for availability, updates, and transparency. Lot 2: Ticket Vending Machines The Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) Lot focuses on providing modern, reliable, and accessible equipment aligned with operational and customer needs. The requirements highlight durability, accessibility compliance, and integration with transport systems, while ensuring wide payment options such as contactless, mobile, and cash for inclusivity. Priority has been given to cybersecurity, remote monitoring, and easy maintenance to reduce downtime and costs. The machines also support long-term goals of sustainability, scalability, and futureproofing, using energy-efficient, recyclable components and allowing upgrades for new products or payments. User experience is central, with clear interfaces, multilingual support, and accessibility for disabled passengers. Overall, the process delivers robust, user-friendly, and cost-effective TVMs that will remain a reliable backbone of the transport network. Lot 3: Electronic Ticket Machines The ETM Lot covers the supply, installation, and maintenance of Electronic Ticket Machines for public transport. Machines must support ITSO smartcards, EMV contactless, mobile ticketing (QR, barcode, NFC), and cash, while integrating with back-office systems for revenue and data exchange in line with ITSO, PCI-DSS, and BODS. They should be reliable, user-friendly, process transactions quickly, adapt to future needs, and link with Intelligent Transport Systems for real-time information and vehicle tracking. Suppliers will ensure strong project delivery from design and testing to deployment and lifecycle support, including staff training, spares, and repairs. Defined SLAs cover uptime, fault resolution, and updates. Security requires encryption, key management, and compliance with financial and data protection standards. Ongoing monitoring, reporting, and proactive updates are expected to maintain performance and meet evolving passenger needs. Lot 4: Accessible Rail Information And Support Units Accessible Rail Information and Support Units play a vital role in ensuring that all passengers, including those with disabilities or additional needs, can travel with confidence and independence. These units provide clear, consistent, and user-friendly information about train times, routes, facilities, and accessibility features both online and at stations. These units also offer facilities through which passengers can ask for assistance with practical help like boarding support, guidance through stations, and access to mobility aids. By combining reliable information with on-the-ground assistance, Accessible Rail Information and Support Units break down barriers to travel, promote inclusivity, and make public transport a safe and welcoming option for everyone. Lot 5: Transport And Data Managed Services The Transport and Data Managed Services Lot within the Framework provide public sector and operator purchasers with a range of secure, reliable, and scalable 'managed' solutions for handling the movement and management of critical transport and data information and services. By using managed services, purchasers benefit from expert monitoring, proactive issue resolution, and optimised infrastructure without the burden of managing complex systems in-house, all while maintaining compliance, security, and performance standards. This Lot has 7 Parts: Lot 5 - Part 1. Journey Planning Managed Service Lot 5 - Part 2. Consultancy Support Managed Service Lot 5 - Part 3. Operational Data Evaluation Managed Service Lot 5 - Part 4. Entitlement Travel Managed Service Lot 5 - Part 5. Operator Support Managed Service Lot 5 - Part 6. Scholars Travel Managed Service Lot 5 - Part 7. Commercial Travel Managed Service

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.