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DA from the ESPO 509_23 FW for the Pay and Display Parking Solutions

STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has completed the procurement process via a direct award from the ESPO 509 Framework, Lot 1, for the pay-and-display parking solutions project under the reference "Project # OPEN2026143". The procurement, focusing on system maintenance services, includes the provision, maintenance, and management of pay-and-display parking machines that support card and cash payments, as well as integrated back-office software for operational oversight. The contract, worth £160,000, commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to end on 30th September 2027. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a selective method, call-off from a framework agreement, formalising existing arrangements with Metric Group Ltd as the supplier.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in system maintenance services, particularly those experienced in providing parking solutions and associated back-office software. Although the procurement method was selective, implying some limitations for smaller enterprises and VCSEs, it offers a potential for companies ready to partner or subcontract to gain a foothold in the North East region. Large enterprises with the capability to manage extensive maintenance and software integration tasks would find this contract an ideal fit, providing a platform for business growth through collaboration with local government bodies like Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DA from the ESPO 509_23 FW for the Pay and Display Parking Solutions

Notice Description

This contract covers the provision, maintenance, and management of physical pay-and-display parking machines that accept card and cash payments. It also includes the supply of integrated back-office software to support operational oversight, financial reporting, and performance monitoring. We have been operating with Metric, who provide our machines and back office solutions without contract in recent years. This contract formalises our existing arrangements for pay-and-display parking infrastructure and enables the procurement of new machines to replace aging stock. It supports an asset management approach aligned with our commitment, outlined in recent Cabinet reports, to maintain and modernise our parking estate. The contract has been awarded via Direct Award via the ESPO 509 FW, Lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b579f9-9e48-4561-a166-2f6bbacf374b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METRIC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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