Tender

BT262- Parking Insourcing Study

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2025 at 16:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is seeking proposals for a short study to evaluate the costs and benefits of insourcing versus outsourcing their Parking Services. This contract, titled "BT262- Parking Insourcing Study", falls under the industry category of parking services (CPV code 63712400). The study includes evaluating current outsourced components such as technology, back-office processing, and on-street enforcement. The procurement process is at the tender stage with an open competition method, and the tender period closes on 24th April 2025. The study will commence on 30th April 2025 and end on 30th June 2025, with a potential six-month extension if necessary.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in public sector consultancy, particularly those specialising in audits, operational assessments, and process improvements. Companies with experience in the public sector, specifically in evaluating and optimising service delivery models, will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on insourcing versus outsourcing evaluation creates potential for firms to showcase their strategic consulting capabilities and contribute to the optimal configuration of Westminster City Council’s Parking Services, fostering substantial growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT262- Parking Insourcing Study

Notice Description

WCC Parking Service currently outsources large elements of the service, including technology, back-office processing and on-street enforcement. The Service would like to consider alternative operating models to assure the business case and to inform the procurement strategy. It is therefore proposed to commission a short study to evaluate the costs and benefits of in-sourcing all, or part, of the Parking service, when compared to outsourcing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract Period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 6 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014624-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712400 - Parking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
buyingteam@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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