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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by East Sussex County Council concerns the provision of back office management software, licenses, and maintenance support for pay & display machines located across East Sussex. Classified under the parking services industry, this contract represents a service category. The tender was awarded on 15th June 2026 following a direct award via the ESPO Framework for parking management solutions. The procurement stage was at the award phase, and the active contract with Flowbird Smart City UK Ltd, valued at £430,000, was signed on 12th June 2026. Located in the UKJ22 region, this award demonstrates the Council's need for updated and efficient parking solutions without prior publication due to the limited procurement method employed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in parking services and related technology sectors, specifically those offering communication and telecommunication products. Companies able to provide scalable software solutions, as well as maintenance and support services, would find this contract beneficial for business growth, particularly larger firms with expertise in public service frameworks. The procurement procedure, being a direct framework award, suggests that businesses with an established presence in similar contracts could leverage their experience to secure future opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Pay & Display Machine Communications

Notice Description

Provision of back office management software , licenses and maintenance & support for existing pay & display machines across the county of East Sussex.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A direct award via the ESPO Framework 509_23 Parking Management Solutions for Lot 1 - Pay and display parking solutions. Additional information: The Contract value listed above is for the initial term of 2 years. The value is an estimate that could be either exceeded or not reached. as certain elements of the contract are demand led.

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

Procurement Information

A Framework Direct Award Call-Off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b550
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056333-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

63712400 - Parking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOWBIRD SMART CITY

Further Information

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