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Cashless Parking Payments

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:29

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:23

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23 Feb 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of cashless parking payments and related services in car parks and street parking places across West Suffolk. The contract, awarded to RINGGO LIMITED, falls under the services category with a focus on parking services. The direct procurement method was utilised, executed below threshold without competition, underscoring the contract's value of £2,000,000 grossing to £2,400,000. This contract is scheduled to operate from 2nd March 2026 through to 30th November 2030, with potential renewal extending to 30th November 2032 at the discretion of West Suffolk Council. Located at West Suffolk House, in Bury St Edmunds, the council is a sub-central government public authority, underscoring its commitment to enhancing parking infrastructure solutions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the parking services domain, particularly appealing to SMEs looking to expand their offerings in cashless payment systems. RINGGO LIMITED, an SME based in Basingstoke, exemplifies the type of innovative company that can thrive with such contracts. Businesses adept in technology-led parking solutions or those experienced in facilitating seamless transactions for public services are well-positioned to explore similar endeavours and tap into procurement processes on the government level. The renewal option provides further potential for sustained partnerships and continuous development in parking management solutions.

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Notice Title

Cashless Parking Payments

Notice Description

The provision of cashless parking payments and associated acquiring services related to paid for parking sessions in car parks and on street parking places across West Suffolk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018447-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RINGGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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