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Cashless Parking (Mobile) Solution

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Dec 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a Cashless Parking (Mobile) Solution aimed at providing an efficient parking payment system across the East Midlands in England. The process was executed through a direct award under the ESPO Framework 509_23, specifically Lot 3 for Cashless Parking Solutions. This contract has been awarded to PayByPhone Limited, a large enterprise, for an initial term of two years starting from 13 February 2025, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total estimated contract value is £260,000, highlighting significant investment in enhancing parking services under the industry category of Application Service Providers (CPV code: 72416000).

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital payment solutions and app development, particularly those that have the capability to expand mobile and web-based service offerings. SMEs are encouraged to consider exploring similar future opportunities since the framework considers their suitability favourably. Such contracts can pave the way for collaborations with local councils implementing modern infrastructure enhancements and service delivery systems, thus fostering growth in the tech-enabled service sector. Companies that excel in user-friendly app interfaces and efficient payment processing systems would have been well-positioned for such engagements.

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Notice Title

Cashless Parking (Mobile) Solution

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of a cashless parking payment solution across West Northamptonshire. The service enables motorists to pay for on-street and off-street (non-barrier controlled) parking using mobile applications, web and telephone payment channels. The contract has been awarded following a direct award via ESPO Framework 509_23 (Lot 3 - Cashless Parking Solutions). The contract is awarded for an initial term of two years, with an optional extension of up to a further two years with an estimated value of PS130,000. The extension may be exercised at the Council's discretion in accordance with the terms of the ESPO Framework 509_23.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37209902-60dc-4596-aeab-fb1c8de7e8c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac69b3cc-1ae5-4b84-a51a-246c24763d33
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

98351100 - Car park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 12 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alan Craggs
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYBYPHONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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