North Northamptonshire Council Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) Software for Traffic Enforcement

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for Traffic Enforcement services, specifically focusing on Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) Software. The contract was procured through a Direct Award from the ESPO Parking Management Solutions Framework, specifically Lot 4 for Civil Enforcement Solutions. The procurement falls under the services category, with a CPV classification of Parking Enforcement Services (98351110). The contract, valued at £85,956 and awarded to Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2029. The project covers the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom and was executed using a selective procurement method, which entailed a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was concluded on 4th June 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing real-time software solutions for traffic and parking enforcement. Companies capable of delivering fully managed hosting and a suite of enforcement services including reporting, virtual permits, and cashless parking interfaces are ideally suited to engage in such tenders. The North Northamptonshire Council's strategic focus on comprehensive management systems could attract technology-driven suppliers focusing on innovative enforcement applications. This tender could be particularly appealing to businesses operating within the UK region that are equipped to manage urban traffic systems effectively.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) Software for Traffic Enforcement

Notice Description

The Council require a fully managed hosting and software service to support the Councils traffic enforcement team issue Penalty Notice Charges (PCNs) via a handheld device. These services include real-time enforcement software, reporting, virtual permit solution and cashless parking interface. This contract has been procured via a Direct Award through ESPO Parking Management Solutions Framework (Lot 4 - Civil Enforcement Solutions).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595f36b2-d964-49da-812b-48a69f5cd015
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,956 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,956 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPERIAL CIVIL ENFORCEMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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