Parking Management System

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 15:42

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 20:42

PlanningUpdate

19 Mar 2025 at 10:28

Planning

19 Mar 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The recent award related to the procurement of a "Parking Management System" was made by the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Located in Bournemouth, UK, the Council operates as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The contract has been awarded to UNITY FIVE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Exeter, UK. The procurement process, which adhered to a competitive flexible procedure, concluded with the contract being awarded on 29th May 2026. This contract involves services and goods in the "parking management services" category, and the procurement stage has now moved to the award phase. The key milestone to note is the scheduled contract signature by 30th June 2026, with service delivery expected from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, having a renewal option for up to two additional 24-month periods.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialized in parking systems, particularly those able to provide a comprehensive solution encompassing software for managing space allocation, payment processing, and more. Given the contract's emphasis on quality and pricing, businesses offering innovative and scalable parking solutions stand to gain significantly. UNITY FIVE LIMITED, as an SME, exemplifies the advantageous position smaller, adaptable companies have in such open procurement processes, allowing similar businesses to potentially thrive in future expansion opportunities within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Parking Management System

Notice Description

Parking Management System as outlined in the Tender documentation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Software and associated equipment for the provision of a fully integrated parking management system

Renewal: 2 x 24 month optional extensions based on performance and value

Planning Information

All documents can be found by visiting the Procontract advert linked below. Completed Questionnaires must be submitted via the https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ by 02/04/2025. Late submissions may not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please contact the Strategic Procurement team at BCP Council via procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 128989.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eee6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051019-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98351000 - Car park management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£438,281 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
7 May 2025Expired
Award Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-03-10

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE 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
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY FIVE

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