Planning

Soft Market Test for Provision of Cashless Parking System

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Apr 2019 at 10:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Soft Market Test for Provision of Cashless Parking System." This initiative falls under the parking meters industry category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The engagement end date is set for 12 April 2019, and the expected value of the contract is £35,000. The council aims to enhance its cashless parking services and increase the uptake of mobile payment options within the city.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and mobile payment sectors, particularly those experienced in delivering systems for urban parking solutions. Companies that can ensure robust service implementation, improve customer experiences, and contribute to the expected year-on-year growth of cashless transactions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful service provider will play a crucial role in transforming Sheffield's parking system and expanding cashless options for motorists.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Provision of Cashless Parking System

Notice Description

City of Sheffield Council provides on street parking, which provides both cash and cashless payment methods. Currently, the council operates both on and off street parking bays in the City. Currently the council offers cashless and cash parking in the city centre, and cash only in the peripheral parking zones (PPZ). The breakdown of current bays is 1900 in the city centre and 6393 in the PPZ. The Council's cashless provision has been in place since for a number of years and is an established contract. The Council requires a Service Provider who is able to deliver a robust implementation which ensures continuity of service during the ending of the current service provider and the new one during the implementation phase. The Council is seeking a Service Provider who is able to grow the current cashless provision and is able to significantly increase the number of cashless transactions, which currently accounts for circa 35% of total receipts, with an expectation of a minimum 5% increase each financial year. The Council expects the service Provider to deliver an excellent customer experience and enhance the way in which customers engage with the Council when using cashless payment methods. The Council's is keen to see an increase the uptake of motorists using the Cashless/mobile telephone payment system in order to reduce cash collection costs and provides additional payment options to our customers. In turn leading away from the current predict and pay approach and ensuring customers have longer dwell time in the city rather than rushing back to feed the meter. There is an expectation that this contract will deliver year on year growth

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a26f93-b897-43be-afea-a3ea118fb379
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38730000 - Parking meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Apr 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Elwis
Contact Email
adam.elwis@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053152

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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