Planning

Enforcement Services Technology Suppliers

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Enforcement Services Technology Suppliers." This procurement focuses on services related to Parking, Environmental, and Licensing Enforcement, Waste Services, CCTV Monitoring, and Regulatory Services. The buying organisation, based in Hounslow, London, aims to modernise public service delivery and enhance customer outcomes through this initiative. Key dates in the timeline include a market engagement questionnaire due by 8th August 2025, with the formal procurement process anticipated to begin in late 2025. Services are expected to commence late 2026 or early 2027, with the contract period extending from October 2026 to the end of September 2030.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies that provide innovative technological solutions in enforcement services. It is particularly suited for software developers, environmental protection firms, and providers of parking enforcement services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, creating a conducive environment for businesses looking to introduce new technologies and efficiencies. The procurement method focuses on engagement with third-party suppliers who can offer emerging technologies and innovative strategies that align with the Council's goals of supporting environmental targets and achieving best value in public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enforcement Services Technology Suppliers

Notice Description

London Borough of Hounslow is undertaking a strategic review of its Enforcement services which operate in the public realm - including Parking, Environmental and Licensing Enforcement, Waster Services, CCtv Monitoring, and elements of Trading Standards and Regulatory Service. This work forms part of the Council's broader strategic objectives to modernise public service delivery, improve customer outcomes, support environmental goals, and achieve best value. The Council seeks to engage with the market to assess the range of new and emerging technologies in the space and explore opportunities to potentially to work in partnership with third-party suppliers to deliver innovation and efficiency in its Enforcement activities.

Planning Information

Initial Market Engagement Notice, including questionnaire, for all interested providers to complete and return by 8th August 2025. Following this it is likely that selected suppliers will be invited for an informal conversation around the products / services they currently (or potentially could) supply in this area. Formal procurement process to begin in late 2025, with a view to award in Summer 2026, for services to commence late 2026 / early 2027. Link to questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/V8Lgq2Ue8g

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042541-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

90720000 - Environmental protection

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
23 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW, LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames

Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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