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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. The Goods and Services will be supplied via Award Without Competition and by Competitive Selection Process. Lot 1 of this Framework is seeking the provision of On Vehicle Digital Technology (AVL, CCTV, APC, TLP, Comms, On Bus Destination, AVA, Bridge Strike Systems & Vehicle Compute Capability). Lot 1 - has 9 parts: Lot 1 - Part 1 - Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) Solution Provision of an integrated Automated Vehicle Location solution capable of accurately determining and communicating vehicle location in real time. The solution shall support route, journey and stop association, estimated arrival/departure information and integration with other onboard and back-office systems. Requirements include resilient positioning, industry-standard data interfaces, remote configuration, monitoring, diagnostics, reporting, security and ongoing support throughout the solution lifecycle. Lot 1 - Part 2 - Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Solution Provision of a comprehensive onboard CCTV solution providing appropriate internal and external vehicle coverage for passenger safety, operational management and incident investigation. The solution shall support continuous high-quality recording, secure storage and retrieval, authorised access and evidential integrity. Requirements include integration with other onboard systems, equipment health monitoring, remote diagnostics, secure communications, configurable camera arrangements and enhanced analytics where required. Lot 1 - Part 3 - Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) Solution Provision of an Automatic Passenger Counting solution capable of accurately recording passenger boarding and alighting and determining vehicle occupancy without driver intervention. The solution shall provide reliable passenger-count data for operational, planning and passenger-information purposes and integrate with onboard and central systems. Requirements include appropriate counting accuracy, standardised interfaces, secure data transfer, reporting, monitoring, diagnostics, remote management and resilient operation. Lot 1 - Part 4 - Traffic Light Priority (TLP) Solution Provision of a Traffic Light Priority solution enabling suitably equipped vehicles to request priority at traffic signals based on vehicle location, route and operational circumstances. The solution shall support configurable and conditional priority strategies and integration with vehicle, roadside and central systems. Requirements include secure, low-latency communications, monitoring and reporting, remote configuration, interoperability, performance analysis, testing, cybersecurity and ongoing technical support. Lot 1 - Part 5 - Comms Tool (Radio) Solution Provision of an onboard communications solution enabling reliable and secure voice and data communication between drivers, vehicles and operational control functions. The solution shall support operational messaging, service information, alerts and emergency communications through an appropriate driver interface. Requirements include integration with other onboard systems, secure communications, operational logging, remote configuration, equipment monitoring, diagnostics and resilient operation across the vehicle fleet. Lot 1 - Part 6 - On-Bus Destination Solution Provision of integrated on-bus destination equipment capable of clearly displaying route and destination information to passengers and intending passengers. Solutions shall support appropriate front, side and rear displays, accessibility and visibility requirements and integration with onboard systems to automate displayed information. Requirements include remote configuration, operational overrides, equipment monitoring, diagnostics, secure communications, robust vehicle-grade equipment and ongoing maintenance and support. Lot 1 - Part 7 - Audio Visual Passenger Information (AVA) Solution Provision of an accessible onboard Audio Visual Passenger Information solution delivering automated visual and audible information concerning routes, destinations, next stops, disruptions and other relevant passenger messages. The solution shall integrate with vehicle location and onboard systems to trigger information accurately. Requirements include accessible presentation, remote and priority messaging, configurable content, secure communications, monitoring, diagnostics, resilient operation and ongoing system support. Lot 1 - Part 8 - Bridge Strike Prevention Solution Provision of an onboard Bridge Strike Prevention solution designed to reduce the risk of vehicles approaching or striking structures with insufficient clearance. The solution shall use vehicle dimensions together with accurate location, mapping and detection information to provide timely audible and visual driver warnings. Requirements include reliable hazard identification, minimisation of false alerts, offline resilience, secure updates, event logging, diagnostics and onboard-system integration. Lot 1 - Part 9 - Vehicle Compute Capability (VCC) Solution Provision of a robust onboard Vehicle Compute Capability providing a shared computing platform for hosting, integrating and managing multiple vehicle applications and data services. The solution shall provide sufficient processing capacity, storage and future scalability while supporting secure application separation and interoperability. Requirements include edge processing, secure communications, remote software management, monitoring and diagnostics, onboard-system integration and future expansion throughout its operational lifecycle. Lot 2 is for Franchising and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy Services. It has 6 Parts: Lot 2 - Part 1 - Franchised Bus Scheme Development and Implementation Support The provision of specialist consultancy services to support the development, assessment and implementation of bus franchising schemes. Services may include business cases, network and commercial design, financial modelling, consultation, procurement, mobilisation, integrated fares and ticketing, assets and technology, contract management, service permits, independent assurance and stakeholder engagement. Lot 2 - Part 2 - Transport Ticketing Management Policy Advice The provision of strategic, policy and management consultancy relating to transport ticketing and payment systems. Services may encompass ITSO, Stored Value, contactless EMV, barcode and QR ticketing, Account Based and Multi-Token Ticketing, Mobility as a Service, and wider ticketing initiatives across public-sector authorities, transport operators and national organisations. Lot 2 - Part 3 - Transport Ticketing Technical & Revenue Scheme Delivery The provision of technical consultancy and delivery support for transport ticketing schemes, including development of technical specifications, implementation and integration of ITSO and other ticketing technologies, Electronic Ticket Machines and ticketing readers. Services may also include management of multi-platform implementations and development of technical solutions through engagement with relevant stakeholders. Lot 2 - Part 4 - Transport Ticketing Governance, Research and Competitive Bidding Services The provision of specialist support relating to transport ticketing governance, research, procurement and competitive funding or bidding activities. Services may include governance advice for public and commercial organisations, preparation of grant, tender and franchise submissions, support for public procurement exercises, and research activities contributing to sustainable transport policy and delivery. Lot 2 - Part 5 - Entitlement (Concessionary) Travel Management Services The provision of management, policy and project support for entitlement and concessionary travel schemes, with particular emphasis on revenue reimbursement and apportionment. Services may include multi-operator and multimodal schemes, multiple ITSO HOPS and Customer Management Systems, and schemes operating across multiple ticketing channels, technologies and participating organisations. Lot 2 - Part 6 - Technical Entitlement (Concessionary) Support Services The provision of specialist technical support for entitlement and concessionary travel schemes, including reimbursement implementation, revenue modelling and apportionment, ETM data analysis, national reimbursement guidance and alternative allocation methodologies. Services may also encompass auditable datasets, payment reporting, stakeholder-led revenue solutions and expert technical evidence supporting appeals, tribunals or legal proceedings.

Jisc is establishing a Framework to enable it access to specialist consultants, with expertise in digital transformation, libraries and research & innovation in the UK non-profit organisation sector (tertiary education, charities, funding). Jisc consultancy supports a range of organisations through the development and implementation of digital leadership, digital transformation, and research and innovation initiatives. To enhance the delivery of these services to its members, Jisc requires external consultants to collaborate in providing strategic and operational expertise across all areas of business.

Jisc is looking to build on its already successful AI in-house resource, and expand its consultancy and training provision in the AI space. To achieve this we need to ensure we have a bank of suitably knowledgeable and experienced external consultants who can work in conjunction with Jisc colleagues as Associates, to deliver high quality, evidence based and bespoke AI focussed work to our members and customers. Jisc are building a picture of that extended AI consultancy and training provision and are seeking input from potential Associates, as well as Jisc members and customers, to help us. We would very much appreciate it, if, as part of this early pre-market engagement, as an interested Consultant, you would answer the following questions: Questions 1. What experience do you have of developing AI policies, reports, guidance or strategic materials in an education setting? This could include work delivered inside a college, university or other education organisation, as well as external consultancy or advisory work. 2. What experience do you have of implementing AI, supporting AI adoption, or developing AI resources in an education setting? Please include examples such as learning technology, digital education, academic development, assessment, staff development, professional services, governance or student support. 3. What experience do you have of delivering AI training, workshops or staff development using a pre-existing framework? Please include how you adapted delivery for different audiences while maintaining the intended approach and quality. 4. Which areas of Jisc’s work do you see your knowledge, skills and experience in AI being most applicable? e.g. technical, security, pedagogical, professional – please expand. 5. Would you be interested in working with Jisc on a framework for AI related consultancy and training projects? If so, please briefly explain what type of work you would be most interested in, your likely availability, and any practical constraints we should be aware of.

Forestry England is the largest land manager in England and custodian of the nation’s forests. Our mission is to connect everyone with the nation’s forests by creating and caring for forests for people to enjoy, wildlife to flourish and businesses to grow. We will be awarding a contract for consultancy services in support of Forestry England’s corporate partnerships programme. Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 5 years. The total value of this contract over the entire period, including any extension/ break point options will be in the region of £200,000 There has never been a more exciting time to join Forestry England’s fundraising efforts. We have a new partnerships strategy – Growing the future together, a clear and defined purpose and a diverse portfolio of projects ready for partners to support – ranging from volunteering, wellbeing and community engagement to England’s largest woodland creation programme and nature recovery on an unparalleled scale. We are looking for a consultant to work with our in-house team to: - Support and enable the delivery of our 3-year corporate partnerships strategy - Support and amplify our new business engagement work - Support the in-house team in meeting our targets of up to £1m

Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation > Stage 2 - ITT (Tender) Responses (CPQ Responses) to this selection questionnaire (CPQ) will be used in the first step of selecting suitably qualified and experienced consultants (Participants) to be invited to tender. It is intended that the Client will shortlist a maximum of 5 Participants, to be invited to submit tenders / initial tenders in line with section 20(4)(a) of the Act. Those bidders will have met all requirements including the pass / fail questions and be in the top 5 after LiveWest have evaluated the scored submissions. Only these bidders will be shortlisted for stage 2 (ITT) In the event that Participants score within 1 point of the 5th highest scoring Participant, LiveWest Homes Limited reserves the right to shortlist all additional Participants who have passed all 'pass / fail' requirements and are within 1 mark of the 5th highest scoring Participant. In the event that LiveWest Homes Limited exercises this discretion, it will notify all Participants in writing of the number of Participants to be shortlisted.

The information provided in this notice will apply to the LiveWest contract part of this procurement only LiveWest Homes Limited are looking to: a) appoint a Retrofit Consultant including Principal Designer services to deliver the business's aim of all properties being at EPC C by 2028 to ensure that LiveWest are compliant with its requirements B) establish a Retrofit Consultant including Principal Designer services for current and future members of Advantage South West in a single joint procurement process. Due to FTS notice linking restrictions, this notice could not be formally linked to the ASW notice but it is linked - see notice reference above