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Civil Parking Enforcement Services Community & Environmental Services

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Watford Borough Council concerns the provision of Civil Parking Enforcement Services under the Community & Environmental Services category. This contract involves NSL Ltd and encompasses the enforcement of all on and off-street parking restrictions in Watford alongside associated services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a proposed contract commencement on 1 April 2027, extending over three years with a possible break clause after two years. The procurement method is a direct award, justified by the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation within Hertfordshire that makes reprocurement inappropriate at this time. The total value of this contract extension could reach up to £3.258 million, and potential suppliers had a standstill period of up to 15 days to challenge the notice, which was published on 5 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in parking enforcement services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive management and maintenance support. Large-scale service providers, similar to NSL Ltd, who have experience in managing diverse parking solutions including equipment, personnel, and vehicle fleet requirements, will find this contract especially appealing. Companies with capabilities to adapt to changing service delivery models due to administrative restructures will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth and stability in the competitive public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Civil Parking Enforcement Services Community & Environmental Services

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council ('the Council) intends to extend the contract with NSL Ltd for the provision of parking enforcement services in Watford. The contract is for the provision of enforcement of all on and off-street parking restrictions, together with the relevant supporting management, maintenance, enforcement and processing staff, including vehicle fleet, equipment, printing/posting provisions and optional ad hoc services such vehicle pound and removal. The maximum potential total of the extension sum is PS3.258M million and anticipate that it would commence on 1 April 2027 when the current contracts ends (on 31 March 2027) for a period of 3 years with a break clause at year 2 on 12 months' notice. The existing contract falls under the 2015 Public Contract Regulations. Therefore any decision on extension needs to take account of those set out in Regulation 72 of the PCR's. The proposed extension would fall within the provisions of Regulation 72(c)where all of the following conditions are fulfilled:-- (i)the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; (ii)the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract; (iii)any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement. This (a) notifies the market of the intention to award a contract to a certain provider without competition, and (b) provides for a 10 day (15 day in some circumstances) 'standstill' period to allow challenge to that decision. Watford Borough Councils Parking Enforcement Contract with NSL expires in March 2027. NSL have provided Parking Enforcement Services since 2018. Local Government Reorganisation means that it would not be appropriate to go out to tender to reprocure this service, for a number of reasons: *Revised geographic and service delivery boundaries and the scale of the subsequent service delivery model required, which needs to be determined by successor authorities. *In house and outsourced services are delivered across Hertfordshire and a need to align decisions on service delivery models and contract expiry. *It will require significant officer resource to re procure and broadly has a 2- 3years procurement timeline requiring external resource. *Harmonisation of service standards across former district and borough footprints to new Unitary Authority footprints will take time and needs to be determined by successor authorities *Consolidation of on and off street parking provision *Different contract end dates across Hertfordshire *Consolidation and harmonisation of Traffic Regulation Orders across new unitary authority footprints and associated enforcement regimes *Consolidation of back office services and appeals management. *Consolidation of Infrastructure management *It would impractical and not cost effective to reprocure at this time To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1002626670

Procurement Information

Local Government Reorganisation means that it would not be appropriate to go out to tender to reprocure this service, for a number of reasons: *Revised geographic and service delivery boundaries and the scale of the subsequent service delivery model required, which needs to be determined by successor authorities. *In house and outsourced services are delivered across Hertfordshire and a need to align decisions on service delivery models and contract expiry. *It will require significant officer resource to re procure and broadly has a 2 year procurement timeline requiring external resource. *Harmonisation of service standards across former district and borough footprints to new Unitary Authority footprints will take time and needs to be determined by successor authorities *Consolidation of on and off street parking provision *Different contract end dates across hertfordshire *Consolidation and harmonisation of Traffic Regulation Orders across new unitary authority footprints and associated enforcement regimes *Consolidation of back office services and appeals management. *Consolidation of Infrastructure management *It would not be cost effective to reprocure at this time

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000481-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712400 - Parking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,258,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anita.awuku@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01923278345

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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