Tender

Operation and Management of Daisy Meadow Car Park - Heybridge Basin

HEYBRIDGE BASIN PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Heybridge Basin Parish Council is actively seeking a contractor to manage the operation of the Daisy Meadow Car Park located in Heybridge Basin, Essex. The procurement process, under the classification of parking services, follows an accelerated restricted procedure due to the imminent need for continuity of services. The deadline for the tender submission is set for 22 August 2025, with shortlisted applicants being invited to a site visit and to submit a full tender by 1 September 2025. The contract will have a duration of 36 months, with potential for a 12-month extension. Key aspects to be covered include day-to-day operations, payment collection, enforcement, and customer service, aiming for innovative solutions like no-barrier pay-on-exit systems using ANPR technology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in parking management and technology solutions, especially those experienced in delivering innovative and efficient services. Companies with the capability to provide comprehensive parking operations, including enforcement and client servicing, will find this contract appealing. The open invitation for innovative proposals, combined with a flexible variant policy, encourages businesses to propose alternative technologies and business models, potentially fostering novel industry practices and facilitating business growth. Organisations with appropriate certifications, insurance, and a proven track record in parking services, possibly members of professional bodies, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation and Management of Daisy Meadow Car Park - Heybridge Basin

Notice Description

Heybridge Basin Parish Council is seeking a contractor to operate and manage Daisy Meadow Car Park, including day-to-day operations, payment collection, enforcement, customer service, and reporting. The contract will be awarded through a two-stage restricted procedure. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a site visit and to submit a full tender. The Council welcomes innovative solutions, including no-barrier pay-on-exit options using ANPR camera technology. Tenderers are requested to provide detailed business models along with a completed questionnaire as part of their submission.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement covers the appointment of a contractor to manage all operational aspects of Daisy Meadow Car Park. Services required include payment processing, enforcement of parking regulations, customer engagement, and regular performance reporting. The Council's preference is for a no-barrier ANPR pay-on-exit system but is open to considering alternative innovative solutions

Options: The Council welcomes bids that propose innovative approaches to delivering car park operation and management services. Variants may include alternative technologies, pricing structures, or risk-sharing models that differ from the specifications provided in the tender documents. The contract term may be extended at the discretion of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties.

Renewal: The contract will have an initial duration of 36 months, commencing from the contract start date. The contracting authority reserves the right to extend the contract for up to one further period of 12 months. Any renewal will be subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. The contractor will be notified of the intention to renew at least 3 months prior to the expiry of the initial contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040801-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
HEYBRIDGE BASIN PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gemma Lake
Contact Email
clerk@heybridgebasinpc.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7526474604

Buyer Location

Locality
MALDON
Postcode
CM9 9FW
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Maldon
Electoral Ward
Maldon North
Westminster Constituency
Maldon

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