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Parking Management Civil Enforcement Software 2026-29

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 08:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone & Hythe District Council in South East England has successfully completed the award stage of a selective procurement process for their Parking Management Civil Enforcement Software service for the period 2026-29. MODAXO Traffic Management UK Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at approximately £540,274.29. The procurement process utilised a call-off from lot 4 of the ESPO Framework Reference 509_23, with the initial contract period starting on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2029. There is an option to extend this contract for an additional two years. The contract covers software and related services for civil enforcement, including the administration and processing of Penalty Charge Notices and the management of parking permits.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those able to provide civil enforcement solutions. Companies experienced in government contracting or familiar with framework agreements like ESPO may find this procurement particularly advantageous. The contract's focus on managing parking services could attract software developers, IT service providers, and businesses acquainted with local government operations. SMEs were considered suitable for this tender, indicating that smaller enterprises capable of delivering niche software solutions could also engage with similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parking Management Civil Enforcement Software 2026-29

Notice Description

direct award via lot 4 (Civil Enforcement Systems) of ESPO Framework Reference 509_23 (see 2023/S 000-028790). Civil enforcement software and associated services i.e. the administration and processing of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) and also the issuing and management of permits. Initial contract period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 with option to extend for a further 2 years. Contract effective start date 4 April. Contract fully executed 10 July.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efbd6a12-8e4e-423d-aabe-b1bccdb1927d
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,274 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,274 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT 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
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MODAXO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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