Tender

Process parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) informal challenges

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is actively seeking a third party to handle informal challenges of parking Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). The tender process, classified under parking enforcement and services, is open for submissions until 25th June 2025. Situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, this procurement falls within the services category and is conducted under an open competition method, specifically below the threshold, ensuring wider participation. Business entities can access submission details electronically, with decisions being based on quality and pricing criteria.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those proficient in parking services and enforcement. With a contract value of up to £78,000, businesses that can provide reliable service cover during unplanned staff absences or recruitment phases stand to benefit. Located in South Yorkshire, the initiative prioritises regional participation, potentially boosting local businesses aligned with PCN processing expertise and service resilience. The contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to the end of January 2026, providing sustained growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Process parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) informal challenges

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is seeking to appoint a third party to be able to process our parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) informal challenges on an ad hoc basis to provide service resilience cover for circumstances such as unplanned staff absence, and / or whilst staff recruitment and training is being undertaken and for other unforeseen events resulting in pressure on staff resourcing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031513-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

63712400 - Parking services

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wanqi Zhang
Contact Email
wanqi.zhang@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053152

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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