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Civil Parking Enforcement Back Office System

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Sheffield City Council focused on the "Civil Parking Enforcement Back Office System," an initiative aimed at upholding regulations concerning bus lanes, traffic signals, Clean Air Zones, and parking usage. This project, within the software package and information systems category, employed a direct award procurement method. The award stage was completed with the contract commencing from 1st February 2026 until 31st January 2027. The value of the contract was £173,775.82, and the preferred supplier was Taranto Systems Ltd, a large-scale organisation. The procurement covered delivery locations including the UK, Europe, and several island territories.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions for traffic management systems. Small and medium enterprises could leverage their niche expertise to expand their presence in public sector contracts. Given Sheffield City Council's emphasis on responsible enforcement, there is potential for innovators in software package systems to contribute technologies enhancing traffic and environmental management. Businesses with a robust understanding of regulatory compliance in traffic systems would be suitable candidates to engage with similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Civil Parking Enforcement Back Office System

Notice Description

The Council has a duty to ensure bus lanes, traffic signals, Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and parking bays are used responsibly and safely and need to be able to enforce regulations on offending members of the public.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1eeb2f5-83de-4d48-81f4-a6b05957c91d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,775 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ruth Crabtree
Contact Email
ruth.crabtree@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053783

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TARANTO SYSTEMS

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