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Award

13 Jul 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "National Parking Platform_26" project, falling under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement, valued at £277,000, was awarded directly to National Parking Platform Limited. Located in Liverpool, the contract commenced on 7th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 6th July 2028. The procurement stage was completed with an active award issued on 30th June 2026, following the conclusion of the tender period on 29th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those equipped to cater to public sector requirements. Given the nature of a direct award, businesses that have established connections with local councils or have experience working with public sector entities will find this advantageous. Additionally, the emphasis on suitability for SMEs and VCSEs makes it a conducive opportunity for smaller and community-focused enterprises to expand their portfolios by collaborating with municipal organisations like Liverpool City Council.

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Notice Title

National Parking Platform_26

Notice Description

National Parking Platform_26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bcea5c1-f1b9-4f14-9cec-cf4f1246f7fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9c38b38-ea35-46fd-bdc6-0a8c23a86eb6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£277,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2028 2-3 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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