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Back office system that integrates with Flowbird Parking Machines

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2024 at 06:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has completed the procurement process for a back office system that integrates with Flowbird Parking Machines. Tagged under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, this tender was carried out using a limited procurement method due to the absence of competition on technical grounds. Flowbird Smart City UK Limited was awarded the contract, valued at £350,944.24, on 19th September 2024. The contract is anticipated to last until 31st March 2028, with key reviews expected well before this date to assess the Council’s ticket machine requirements. The procurement process included a VEAT notice, with a standstill period from 6th to 16th September 2024, ensuring transparency in the award process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software integration and information systems, particularly those focused on public infrastructure and smart city solutions. Companies with expertise in developing or managing back-office systems compatible with specific hardware will find this market segment promising. The specific requirement for Flowbird Parking Machines opens doors for subcontracting opportunities and partnerships with the awarded supplier, Flowbird Smart City UK Limited. Small and medium enterprises, especially within the UKJ34 region, can leverage this procurement to build their portfolios in municipal technology services.

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Notice Title

Back office system that integrates with Flowbird Parking Machines

Notice Description

The back office system will be required for the life of the parking machines which is anticipated to be up to 31 March 2028. This is a sole source of supply due to compatibility with Flowbird Parking Machines. A previous VEAT was issued from 2020 - 2024 (2020/S 043-102833). The value set under the initial VEAT has been reached. The purpose of the most recent VEAT notice (ref 2024/S 000-028626) is to show expected value for the next 4 years up until 31 March 2028. It is anticipated that a review of the Council's ticket machine requirements will take place well in advance of 31 March 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Flowbird Parking Machines that the Council purchased require the Smartfolio back office system as this is the only system that integrates with the Flowbird machines and therefore they are the only provider able to meet this requirement. For as long as the parking machines are in use we will require access to this system which is why the end date is 31/03/2028 as it is anticipated that the Council will have a different approach/situation before this date and it is expected that a review of the Council's ticket machine requirements will take place well in advance of 31/03/2028. The purpose of the most recent VEAT notice (ref 2024/S 000-028626) is to show expected value for the next 4 years up until 31 March 2028. The standstill period for the VEAT notice was from 06/09/2024 - midnight on 16/09/2024.

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons. Flowbird Parking Machines that the Council purchased require the Smartfolio back office system as this is the only system that integrates with the Flowbird machines and therefore they are the only provider able to meet this requirement. For as long as the parking machines are in use we will require access to this system which is why the end date is 31/03/2028 as it is anticipated that the Council will have a different approach/situation before this date and it is expected that a review of the Council's ticket machine requirements will take place well in advance of 31/03/2028. A VEAT notice was issued with a standstill period from 06/09/2024 - 16/09/2024 (ref 2024/S 000-028626).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029921-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,944 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Lucy Chandler
Contact Email
lucy.chandler@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOWBIRD SMART CITY

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