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National Parking platform Contract

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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26 May 2026 at 15:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

22 May 2026 at 14:32

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves East Suffolk Council, located in Woodbridge, participating in the National Parking Platform contract. This contract falls under the services category and is specifically related to parking services across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with key dates including the contract start on 5th June 2026 and ending on 4th June 2028. The contract was a result of a direct award, as East Suffolk Council continued its involvement in the multivendor consortium for cashless parking solutions. The procurement method rationale highlighted that the National Parking Platform is a unique solution that is the only available option for such a service in the UK market.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the parking services industry, particularly those capable of providing or collaborating on multivendor solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in innovative service delivery for parking management might also find growth prospects through partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities. The contract, valued at £232,000, underscores the potential for businesses to benefit from steady project engagements, especially those previously approved as part of the consortium, such as NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM LIMITED, which holds exclusive rights to the platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Parking platform Contract

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council's continued participation in the National Parking Platform multivendor consortium in January 2026. To continue participation in this unique solution, a new connection contract is required to be signed, replacing the five agreements previously help with individual participating service providers.

Procurement Information

The National Parking Platform is a unique multivendor cashless parking solution, initially developed by Parking Matters Ltd on behalf of the Department for Transport. East Suffolk Council joined the Platform during the pilot stage, prior to the withdrawal of Department for Transport support and funding following the 2024 UK General Election. The rights for the Platform have since been acquired by a not-for-profit consortium, National Parking Platform Ltd, who now hold the exclusive rights to operate and develop the Platform. East Suffolk Council are members of the consortium. East Suffolk Council's Cabinet reaffirmed support for continuing to utilise a multivendor solution for cashless parking with the solution offered by National Parking Platform Ltd being the only solution available at the time of procurement. The alternative to procuring a multivendor cashless parking solution would be to enter into individual contracts with a, or several, cashless parking supplier(s); this would not be considered a reasonable alternative. The National Parking Platform as supplied by National Parking Platform Ltd is the only multivendor cashless parking solution available to authorities in England and Wales at this time. The National Parking Platform was originally developed on behalf of the Department for Transport, so is specific to the UK market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049054-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£232,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2028 2-3 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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