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Bolton MBC - National Parking Platform

BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2025 at 13:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, involves the direct award of a contract to NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM LIMITED for the "Bolton MBC - National Parking Platform." The process pertains to the provision of services related to parking payment facilitation within Bolton, United Kingdom. No competitive tender process was held as the procurement method is below threshold without competition. This service falls under the miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts industry category and covers support services for road transport. The contract period is scheduled to start on 2 January 2026, with a pending award valued at £60,000, and extends annually until potentially 2038, with renewal options subject to review. The council is located in Bolton, North West England, and operates within the sub-central government public authority classification.

This contract offers business growth opportunities in the transportation services sector, particularly for entities involved in digital parking solutions and integration with multiple service providers. Businesses specialising in parking technology and supporting infrastructure, capable of providing flexible payment solutions through various parking applications, would be well-suited to engage with this contract. The arrangement presents particular advantages to SMEs that offer specialised innovative services to streamline parking operations in urban settings. Businesses interested in facilitating efficient, tech-driven parking payment processes have the opportunity to collaborate with Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council in this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bolton MBC - National Parking Platform

Notice Description

This Parking Operator Connection Contract is set within a wider contractual framework involving the NPP and various Service Providers who will facilitate payment processes for motorists at the Parking Operators On Street Pay and Display bays. Expected cost to the authority is PS5,000 per annum however the contract length is undetermined. The NPP is the only supplier providing a service which aggregates service providers to enable visitors to Bolton to pay for parking with a wide range of parking apps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eecd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079755-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

63712000 - Support services for road transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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