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04 Aug 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by Colchester City Council for a project titled "GB-Colchester: 0447 - Parking Management & Civil Enforcement System." This contract, awarded to Chipside Limited, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on parking services and enforcement. The project is set in the East of England region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The contract was directly awarded and is valued at £1,038,440. The initial contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of 12 months via the ESPO Parking Management Solutions framework. The award was made on 20th March 2026, and the award notice was published on 4th August 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the parking management and enforcement sector, especially those offering innovative civil enforcement systems and cashless parking solutions. Although the procurement was directly awarded, understanding the dynamics and requirements can position businesses to compete in future tenders. Large-scale enterprises, like Chipside Limited, are evidently capable of meeting the needs of complex and high-value contracts like this one. Companies seeking to expand into the public sector or enhance their portfolio in smart parking technologies may find such tenders aligned with growth strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0447 - Parking Management & Civil Enforcement System

Notice Description

The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) managed by Colchester City council requires a supplier for civil enforcement systems and a cashless parking solutions. Additional information: NEPP have direct awarded this Contract via the ESPO Parking Management Solutions (Ref: 509_23). The award is initially for 2 years with the option for a further 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7e99af8-63b2-4269-b927-6df350219696
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2adf416-4992-4d8b-9161-97cafee69667
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

63712400 - Parking services

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,038,440 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,038,440 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIPSIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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