WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARKING STRATEGY

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council has completed its procurement process titled "West Northamptonshire Parking Strategy," classified under the parking services industry category (CPV code: 63712400). This procurement aimed at maintaining the card payment system for parking machines, involves a contract awarded to 3C Payment UK Ltd. with a total estimated value of £60,000. The contract period runs from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2029. The process utilised the "Other - Waiver" procurement method, primarily due to the lack of available alternative payment service providers. The procurement stage stands at the award phase, with the tender having been initially closed by 2nd December 2015. The buying organisation, West Northamptonshire Council, is based in Northampton, England, and spearheaded this significant public service contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that provide innovative payment solutions or related services, particularly those with expertise in integrating payment systems into existing infrastructure. The contract history signifies potential for continuity and expansion into other services related to municipal infrastructure management. SMEs can particularly benefit from such contracts due to their flexibility and capacity to innovate within niche markets. This procurement is ideally suited for firms capable of delivering robust and adaptable payment services, providing them with a stable and potentially long-term engagement with a major local authority.

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Notice Title

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARKING STRATEGY

Notice Description

Planet transact the card payments from the car park machines and were to only payment service provider available on the Metric machines so as we have amended some equipment to S&B we have kept the same payment service provider as we now have 2 types of equipment We hold a contract which was issued by Planet to us for this service so it was nothing that was procured by the Council as there were no other PsP options available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/945c5100-db6d-45bf-a329-1acfdccff38c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712400 - Parking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,181 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

3C PAYMENT

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