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Procurement of a Parking Enforcement Solution

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Lancashire County Council involves the completion of a tender titled "Procurement of a Parking Enforcement Solution." This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on parking enforcement services (CPV code: 98351110). It has been carried out through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement took place in Preston, England, with a contract period running from 8th September 2025 to 7th September 2029. The award stage was reached on 22nd August 2025, with Unity Five Limited acting as the supplier for this contract, valued at £556,320.28.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in parking and traffic management solutions, particularly those who offer innovative enforcement technologies. While the contract was not marked as particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with established capabilities in this sector are well-suited to benefit from participating in such framework-based agreements, offering substantial contracts over multiple years. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive service solutions meeting public sector requirements are likely to find this and similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their market presence within local government sectors.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Parking Enforcement Solution

Notice Description

Procurement of a new parking enforcement management solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b82fa2dc-49c1-47e2-bf6c-6f0b97489ef8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5cd85a-4544-4dfe-8553-6fb339c79281
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£556,320 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£556,320 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2029 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Bennett
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 539970

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY FIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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