This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 11:57

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 15:57

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for "Civil Parking Enforcement Services" as part of an open procurement process. The contract was signed on 17th March 2026, effective from 1st June 2026, running for an initial period of five years, with potential extensions that could stretch it to a total of seven years. This contract is set within the industry category of parking and enforcement services and incorporates strategic objectives such as improving road safety and supporting low-emission transport initiatives. The procurement process followed the open procedure method, and the total contract value is approximately £25.4 million gross. The Council, based in Aylesbury, awarded the contract to APCOA Parking (UK) Limited, a large-scale company, which will operate with a considerable focus on efficiency and customer experience enhancement.

For businesses specialising in parking services, this contract represents a significant opportunity to engage with local government projects designed to modernise and improve public infrastructure. Companies with expertise in data-driven enforcement services or those with a track record of innovation in transportation compliance, low-emission technologies, and customer service optimisation may find this contract aligns with their strategic objectives. Large enterprises, particularly those capable of deploying technology-driven solutions, will be well-suited to compete and potentially secure future contracts with similar requirements and procurements from Buckinghamshire Council and similar bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Civil Parking Enforcement Services DN25_26 728

Notice Description

Civil Parking Enforcement Services, the Council is seeking a Service Provider who can deliver a modern, responsive, and data-driven enforcement service that aligns with its strategic priorities, including: * Improving compliance and road safety * Supporting the transition to low-emission transport * Enhancing the customer experience * Delivering value for money and operational efficiency Contract Length 5 years with the option to extend by up to 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062775-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£33,420,466 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£33,420,466 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£21,186,062 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£21,186,062 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APCOA PARKING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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