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Places for London - Beyond Parking - Specialist Consultancy Services

PLACES FOR LONDON LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Places for London Limited has completed the procurement process for the "Beyond Parking - Specialist Consultancy Services" as part of their ongoing programme to innovate and develop alternative revenue-generating uses for their car park assets. The services will include innovation advisory, commercial development, data analysis, and methodological deployment. Located in London, the procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government industry category and targets various UK regions. The current stage of the procurement is the award phase, with the award notice published on 26 May 2026. The contract will commence from 18 June 2026 and run until 17 June 2027. The method of procurement was a direct award, justified under the Procurement Act 2023 due to the continuation of an existing prototype and development project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in innovation and commercial development. The procurement is tailored for SMEs, as demonstrated by the successful award to STUDIO ZAO INNOVATIONS LTD, a small-medium enterprise based in London. Businesses with experience in managing similar consultancy projects and the capability to introduce innovative strategies for asset utilisation will find this opportunity aligned with their growth ambitions. Engaging in this contract can expand a company's portfolio and provide a platform to showcase expertise in transforming traditional infrastructure through creative solutions.

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Notice Title

Places for London - Beyond Parking - Specialist Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provision of specialist consultancy services to support the next phase of the "Beyond Parking" programme across the Places for London car park portfolio. The services include innovation advisory, commercial development, data analysis, and deployment of a proven methodology to identify and activate alternative revenue-generating uses of car park assets.

Procurement Information

Direct award justification * Prototypes and development This contract is to be awarded under Section 41(1) of the Procurement Act 2023, relying on Schedule 5, Paragraph 2 (Prototypes and Development). The requirement concerns the continuation and development of a prototype and innovation project already initiated by the contracting authority. The supplier has previously undertaken substantial work forming the foundation of the prototype, including research, modelling, conceptual development, and pilot implementation. The supplier holds unique knowledge, analytical methods, and project-specific insight essential to the continuation of the programme. Continuity of supplier is required to preserve delivery momentum and ensure effective development of the prototype.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048517-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,000 £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
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLACES FOR LONDON LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUDIO ZAO INNOVATIONS

Further Information

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