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PKC13697 Cashless Parking Provider

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has successfully completed a procurement process to establish a cashless parking solution, appointing National Parking Platform Limited as the supplier. This process, with an award dated 16th February 2026, falls under the category of Software package and information systems, specifically targeting goods procurement. The contract, valued at £305,375, serves the Perth & Kinross Council area in Scotland (region UKM77). The procurement stage is marked as complete, and it utilised a negotiated procedure without the publication of a contract notice, driven by technical reasons as only one supplier was feasible for this solution.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in mobile payment systems and software solutions, particularly those offering innovative cashless parking services. Businesses able to integrate or interact with the National Parking Platform stand to benefit, expanding their reach within local government sectors. The unique procurement method, involving the National Parking Platform, allows councils to bypass traditional tender processes, simplifying entry for suitable suppliers who can deliver specialised services. Such opportunities are particularly advantageous for larger firms with the capacity to scale services across various councils, strengthening their position in the UK public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKC13697 Cashless Parking Provider

Notice Description

The contract will be put in place to obtain a cashless parking solution for Perth & Kinross Council customers to pay for parking through the use of a mobile phone.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the proposed contract is to appoint the National Parking Platform to administer our cashless parking solution. Our cashless parking solution is required for customers to pay for their parking through means of a mobile phone app. This is a critical service as if our ticket machine infrastructure fails there is still an option for customers to pay for parking which prevents us losing income. Additional information: The current situation in the market is that the National Parking Platform removes the need for councils to carry out a tender process to appoint a cashless parking provider. Instead, council can join the National Parking Platform (NPP) and access all cashless parking providers. This allows the customer to choose who they use to pay for their parking.

Procurement Information

There is only one known Supplier to offer this service. It is the intention to enter into a contract with National Parking Platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030986-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£305,375 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM

Further Information

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