Planning

Parking Enforcement - Market Engagement

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 10:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for its upcoming Parking Services Contract. This initiative falls under the services category and features parking enforcement as a primary focus. The council, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, UK, has scheduled the engagement milestone to end by 19th January 2026. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is expected to formally commence using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6347 Lot 3 for Parking Management. The anticipated start date of the contract is 1st October 2026, and it carries an estimated total value of up to £12 million over an initial term of 4 years, with extensions possible up to a total of 10 years.

This engagement creates significant opportunities for businesses that specialize in parking management services, particularly those with capabilities in enforcement activities, administration of parking penalties, and maintenance of related technologies such as ANPR systems and parking software solutions. Businesses with expertise in social value implementation, sustainable practices, and digital innovation are encouraged to express their interest. By participating in the market engagement, suppliers can influence the scope and design of the contract while showcasing their ability to deliver comprehensive parking solutions that align with Wokingham Borough Council's ambitions in responsible network management, technology integration, and community benefits. Interested parties should complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire and return it by the deadline to position themselves as potential suppliers in this promising procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parking Enforcement - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) is undertaking early market engagement for its upcoming Parking Services Contract. This exercise is intended to provide suppliers who are pre-qualified on the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6347 - Lot 3 Parking Management with early visibility of the opportunity and gather feedback to help inform and shape the scope, specification and commercial approach for the contract. A Market Engagement Questionnaire will be provided to Suppliers who express an interest and are willing to provide responses to help guide key contract elements. The new contract is expected to deliver a complete Parking Management Service, aligned with WBC's ambitions around responsible network management, social value, innovation, Net Zero, technology integration, and local supply chain development. The scope of the contract will include: * the provision of on-street enforcement of parking in accordance with the TMA24 * the provision of off-street enforcement of parking in accordance with the TMA24 * the administrative provision of the processing of PCNs * the provision and management of on-line permits * the provision of a fully hosted web enabled Parking Software solution for : o compliance management and administration of PCNs. o parking permit administration. * the provision of a first line contact service for all parking queries and complaints * the provision of 1st line maintenance for existing payment machines * maintenance of car park signing, lining, trips, hazards and minor defects, cleaning, lifts and fire alarms * the interface management with third-party systems such as pay by phone * the maintenance and operation of ANPR enforcement activities * the provision and operation of paid for parking activities * the provision and operation of clamping and removal activities * car parks CCTV management and maintenance of assets * technical Support and advice * TRO Mapping * enforcement of Footway Parking Purpose of Market Engagement: The market engagement aims to: * Share information about the opportunity, challenges, and contract ambitions. * Encourage feedback on the scope of services, proposed commercial model, service delivery, social value expectations, and collaboration. * Provide suppliers with a clear understanding of the Council's current thinking and procurement intentions. * Gauge interest and capture supplier insights before finalising the service scope. The market engagement is intended to allow suitably experienced and interested organisations to outline their views and ideas about the future delivery of parking services for Wokingham. It will also provide insight into the Council's current thinking, including, an emphasis on innovation and digital technologies, and a strong commitment to social value and sustainability. Suppliers will be required to adopt a joined-up approach to delivering the service scope, ensuring seamless coordination across all functions and stakeholders, back-office systems and operating software. Engagement Format: Suppliers will be asked to review a series of engagement questions and respond within a questionnaire, covering areas such as: * Capability and Capacity * Contract Delivery Model * Social Value and Local Benefits * Evaluation and Procurement Approach * Collaborative and flexible delivery options The questionnaire is intended to provide context for the suppliers and outline the key themes and topics the Council would like to explore. Important Notes: This notice is not a call for competition, and participation is not a prerequisite to bidding. The Council anticipates launching the formal procurement using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6347 Lot 3 - Parking Management from late Jan/Feb 2026, with procurement specific questionnaire, pricing model, negotiation, and final tenders to follow. No information provided in response to this engagement will be used in supplier evaluation during the formal procurement. The Council reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement. No costs will be reimbursed for participation in this engagement process. Details: Contract Title: Wokingham Borough Council - Parking Services Contract Estimated Total Contract Value: up to PS12m (excluding VAT) Annual Value Range: PS1.0m (approximate) Contract Term: Initial 4 years with optional 6year extension in blocks of 2+2+2 years totalling 10 years Anticipated Contract Start Date: 01 October 2026 Anticipated Contract End Date: 30 September 2036 Registration and Next Steps: To register interest, please complete a copy of the Market Engagement Questionnaire and return to Wokingham Borough Council via ProContract, by midnight on the Monday 19th January 2026. All relevant correspondence will be managed through the Council's e-procurement solution - ProContract.

Planning Information

Engagement Format: Suppliers will be asked to review a series of engagement questions and respond within a questionnaire, covering areas such as: • Capability and Capacity • Contract Delivery Model • Social Value and Local Benefits • Evaluation and Procurement Approach • Collaborative and flexible delivery options The questionnaire is intended to provide context for the suppliers and outline the key themes and topics the Council would like to explore. Important Notes: This notice is not a call for competition, and participation is not a prerequisite to bidding. The Council anticipates launching the formal procurement using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6347 Lot 3 – Parking Management from late Jan/Feb 2026, with procurement specific questionnaire, pricing model, negotiation, and final tenders to follow. No information provided in response to this engagement will be used in supplier evaluation during the formal procurement. The Council reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement. No costs will be reimbursed for participation in this engagement process. Details: Contract Title: Wokingham Borough Council - Parking Services Contract Estimated Total Contract Value: up to £12m (excluding VAT) Annual Value Range: £1.0m (approximate) Contract Term: Initial 4 years with optional 6year extension in blocks of 2+2+2 years totalling 10 years Anticipated Contract Start Date: 01 October 2026 Anticipated Contract End Date: 30 September 2036 Registration and Next Steps: To register interest, please complete a copy of the Market Engagement Questionnaire and return to Wokingham Borough Council via ProContract, by midnight on the Monday 19th January 2026. All relevant correspondence will be managed through the Council’s e-procurement solution – ProContract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f76f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083658-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

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 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
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
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Abigail C Culton
Contact Email
procurement@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1189741111

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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