North Northamptonshire Council Cashless Parking Solution

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process focused on implementing a cashless parking solution for their 49 car parking assets across the East Midlands, in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £210,000, was facilitated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from an ESPO Parking Management Solutions framework, specifically Lot 3 Civil Enforcement Solutions. The contract commenced on 8th June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2027. The procurement was classified under the CPV code for parking enforcement services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the parking enforcement services industry to enhance their operational scope by engaging in framework agreements. As North Northamptonshire Council prioritised a consistent and user-friendly payment method to comply with Traffic Regulation Orders, businesses with expertise in electronic payment systems and customer interface enhancements would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Additionally, the call-off framework approach presents an easier entry for SMEs, demonstrated by the award to PayByPhone Limited, which aligns with the council's focus on maximising convenience and accessibility for parking service users.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Cashless Parking Solution

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council own and manage 49 car parking assets, spread across the entirety of the administrative area. There are various management arrangements in place across these assets, with different tariff structures or no tariffs and restrictions of use. Consistent methods of payment for users is essential to ensure compliance with Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), offer convenient, accessible and user friendly options to users. This contract has been procured via ESPO Parking Management Solutions Lot 3 Civil Enforcement Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc251f0b-bcf3-4ca3-a0a1-c7f0ec2bdf5e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 May 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
NORTH 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
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYBYPHONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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