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Swift Retail Transaction Network Service

West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, UKG31, B19 3SD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement.team@wmca.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
942000.0 GBP
Published
30 Jun 2025, 14:48
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Jul 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
34980000 - Transport tickets
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Post Office Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The retail transaction network service is an integral part of the Swift Smartcard Offering across the West Midlands region, allowing users to top up their Swift Travel Cards in local shops. The below services will be provided within this agreement: • Terminals • Payment Services • ITSO Compliance • Issuing of travel products • Ticketing Paraphernalia • Information for Agreed Agents • Helpdesk and Complaints Handling • Marketing and Publicity • Settlement and Reporting

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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