Provision of Car Park Management Services for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 May 2026 at 16:22

AwardUpdate

21 Jan 2026 at 17:51

AwardUpdate

14 Jan 2026 at 12:54

AwardUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 12:36

Award

24 Dec 2025 at 11:50

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 13:07

Planning

06 May 2025 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's procurement for Car Park Management Services, originally initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, has experienced several updates, ultimately leading to its cancellation due to legal challenges. Initially announced in July 2025 and conducted under an open procedure, this contract aimed to appoint a service provider to deliver efficient parking management for the Health Board's facilities in Cardiff, United Kingdom. By May 2026, after concluding an award update with a planned commencement date in February 2026, the award decision was rescinded due to legal objections. The buying organisation, under the governance of Velindre University NHS Trust, has communicated its intention to re-tender the contract and will announce subsequent steps soon. Notable dates and procedures include the award update on 21st January 2026 and the eventual contract cancellation notice published on 22nd May 2026.

This procurement process presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in car park management, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector or large-scale parking solutions. It benefits companies that are adept at delivering comprehensive parking services with a strong customer focus. The contract's value was initially estimated at £140,000, with provisions for extension. This type of public procurement can be especially advantageous for SMEs, such as those identified in the original tender, providing a platform for sustainable growth and visibility within the public sector. The intention to reissue the tender allows businesses a renewed chance to compete by showcasing innovation, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Car Park Management Services for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Notice Description

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB) is going into a Standstill Period prior to appointing a sole suitably qualified from experienced car park management service provider to deliver a comprehensive and customer-focused parking solution that meets the needs for the Health Board, Staff, Patients, and Local community.The standstill period is expected to end at midnight at the end of 6th January 2026, that being the 8th working day after the contract award notice is published, following the assessment summaries being issued to all relevant bidders (i.e. counting the day of publishing a contract award notice as day 1). If legal proceedings are commenced in relation to the contract award, it will be necessary to suspend the award of the contract pending further order of the Court, or the authority may voluntarily decide (at its discretion) to suspend the award of contract whilst any outstanding queries are dealt with. We will not be liable for any costs or losses incurred by you because of any suspension of the contract award or as a result of any other action made necessary by any challenge.It is our intention to enter into a contract with the successful bidder once the standstill period has elapsed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: extension options of 24 months to be enacted at yearly intervals at the sole discretion of the Health Board.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048278-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98351000 - Car park management services

98351100 - Car park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2029-05-04

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL PARKING CONTROL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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