Tender

TC778 - Provision of cashless/mobile telephone payments

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council is seeking a service provider for the "TC778 - Provision of cashless/mobile telephone payments" project, aimed at enhancing cashless payment methods across the city. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions required by 19:00 on 16 June 2016. The contract, valued between £250,000 and £350,000, is set to last for three years, starting 1 August 2016, with a possibility of a two-year extension. The initiative will primarily take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom and will focus on the services industry, specifically enhancing existing cash and cashless payment systems for on-street and off-street parking solutions.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in payment solutions, software development, or parking management services. Companies willing to engage in socially and environmentally responsible practices would be well-positioned to compete, as the Council emphasises the integration of economic regeneration objectives into the contract. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to apply, which could open avenues for innovative providers to contribute to the evolution of the City Council's parking payment systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC778 - Provision of cashless/mobile telephone payments

Notice Description

The Council?s cashless provision has been in place since 2011 and is an established, mature contract and the Council requires a Service Provider who is able to deliver robust implementation which ensures continuity of service both during and post implementation phase. Manchester City Council provides on street parking, which provides both cash and cashless payment methods. Currently there are circa 2300 on street parking bays in the City Centre Controlled Parking Zones. In addition there are currently 2 off street car parks operated by Parking Services where payment can be made using both cash and cashless methods. The Council provides some pay and display parking in the District Centres, where currently only cash payments are accepted. It is expected that both on street and off street parking grows to include cashless payment methods across the City during the term of this contract. The Council is seeking a service provider who is able to grow the current cashless provision and is able to significantly increase the number of cashless transactions, which currently accounts for circa 26% of total receipts, with an expectation of a minimum 5% increase each financial year. The Council expects the Service Provider to deliver an excellent customer experience and enhance the way in which customers engage with the Council when using cashless payment methods. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to conduct the procurement exercise. To gain access to the invitation to tender documents tenderers will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, tenderers will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the invitation to tender documents. Tenderers will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents and accompanying documentation via the Chest on-line portal by 19:00 on the 16.06.2016, as referred to in IV.3.4). Any supplier questions queries will also need to be submitted via The Chest website. The Council welcomes applications from small or medium enterprises. Under the agreement the provider will be required to support the Council's economic and social regeneration objectives. Therefore selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for up to an additional 2 year. The Council reserves the right not to award contract as a result of the procurement process initiated by this notice and will not be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The Council is using the e-business portal known as The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to conduct the procurement exercise. To gain access to the invitation to tender documents tenderers will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, tenderers will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the invitation to tender documents. Tenderers will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents and accompanying documentation via the Chest on-line portal by 19:00 on the 16.06.2016, as referred to in IV.3.4). Any supplier questions queries will also need to be submitted via The Chest website. The Council welcomes applications from small or medium enterprises. Under the agreement the provider will be required to support the Council's economic and social regeneration objectives. Therefore selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for up to an additional 2 year. The Council reserves the right not to award contract as a result of the procurement process initiated by this notice and will not be liable for any costs incurred by candidates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2531934-49b5-41b5-b256-e8ae77c0a7be
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

51214000 - Installation services of parking meter equipment

98351100 - Car park services

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2JR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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