WHC - Parking Permit Software - AWARD

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a parking permit software system under the title "WHC - Parking Permit Software - AWARD". The procurement falls under the industry category of administration software package and covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various international regions. This tender was part of a restricted procedure, acting as a further competition under Lot 4 of the ESPO Framework 509_23. The tender award was finalised on 10th June 2026, and the contract will commence on 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2027, with an option for a one-year extension.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on administrative systems for municipal applications. The awarded contract was secured by Marston (Holdings) Limited, indicating a preference for firms experienced in managing complex software transitions and handling data migration. While the procurement process was selective, businesses that can offer robust IT solutions, particularly in the area of permit management systems, may find similar future opportunities advantageous as councils continue to digitalise their operations for efficiency and better service delivery.

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Notice Title

WHC - Parking Permit Software - AWARD

Notice Description

WHBC requires a new permit issuing system for online permit system for management of on-street and off-street permits and visitors vouchers, including migration of all current data for a period of one year with a possible one year extension. In this present instance, the Customer is issuing this Invitation to Tender as a Further Competition under Lot(s) Lot 4 - Civil Enforcement Systems of ESPO Framework 509_23.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e99f73-4c26-425f-8201-dc654bf1d81a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSTON (HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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