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Railcards Support Services (RRS)

Descriptions

The RRS is an existing service, and RDG is considering going to market for the support, maintenance and future enhancement of the RRS (via CI/CD) delivered via pre-existing platforms (see Scope Outline for more detail). The primary core services RDG would look to re-procure cover five platforms/services and a Systems Integrator (SI), equalling six packages in total. RDG is looking to procure Railcard Support Services with a view of delivering a 'best in class' service at an improved price. RRS has undergone considerable change through the latter part of FY24 and FY25 and delivers a secure and reliable service, but with scope to find additional efficiencies and to continue improving customer experience. Successful Bidders will therefore be responsible for the following, as outlined in the below diagram: Transition (where required) - Appropriate time working with RDG and the incumbent supplier(s) to understand the existing solution. Support & Maintenance - Performing the activities and tasks required to keep RRS existing platforms and services functioning against agreed non-functional requirements and service levels. Keep the RRS solution with the latest stable versions (configuration management) with detailed impact analysis. Ongoing Product Enhancements (CI/CD) - Delivery of RDG's roadmap for RRS as well as proactive identification of customer experience and service improvements and efficiencies. Beyond the transition phase, the Supplier(s) will be expected to provide full support from day one and have a clear and good understanding of the RRS roadmap so that the Suppliers can maintain system availability, as well contribute to process / system efficiencies, look to reduce costs as well as customer experience enhancements. RDG is seeking input from interested parties to inform the procurement strategy ahead of commencing a formal procurement process. RDG also wants to work with the market to better understand suppliers' capabilities and experience so RDG is well placed to lot the six packages (five platform / system support & one SI), as RDG will seek to design the lots to ensure award to no more than three suppliers for reduced complexity and contract overheads. Procurement Aims The key aims of the potential procurement is to: Remain a highly reliable, robust and excellent customer focused service; Reduce the cost of service; Enable delivery of the RRS Roadmap while remaining flexible to evolving technologies, business need and customer behaviour; Be appropriate for RRS investment appetite and team size; Alignment of core service support contracts as RDG move into GBR; To review the marketplace for suppliers for the Railcard services as a whole; To evaluate the marketplace for a solution that works for today's requirements and any future requirements; and To source the most appropriate supplier(s) for managing the Railcard services at the best price.

Timeline

Published Date :

11th Jun 2025 2 months ago

Deadline :

11th Jun 2026 in a 9 months

Contract Start :

27th Mar 2026

Contract End :

26th Mar 2029

Tender Regions

North East

North West

Yorkshire and The Humber

East Midlands

West Midlands

East of England

London

South East

South West

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

72300000 - Data services

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Keywords

networking software package

internet intranet application

network services suite

web connectivity platform

multimedia presentation suite

rich media editor

streaming communication tool

broadcast content creator

interactive media platform

audio-video integration software

media sharing client

content encoding suite

cross-format media converter

digital signage tool

data services

IT data solutions

digital information services

database solutions

information retrieval

structured data operations

electronic records management

data asset handling

info-tech data support

enterprise data workflows

internet connectivity

online communication platforms

broadband access

IP networking

web infrastructure

digital gateway services

global internet backbone

managed connectivity

virtual network delivery

internet access provisioning

IT support consulting

tech advisory services

systems assistance

computing guidance

technology troubleshooting consultancy

operational support advisory

technical IT consultancy

hybrid support services

professional tech consultation

systems aid

Tender Lot Details

2 Tender Lots

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Details

Notice Type :

Open opportunity

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

TenderBase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Region :

North Region

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Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Designation :

Chief Executive Officer

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

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