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24 Jun 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a new Parking Permit Software by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has reached the award and contract stage as of 24 June 2026. The contract, executed under Lot 4 - Civil Enforcement Systems of the ESPO Framework 509_23, involves a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. Located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, the council is seeking software services to manage online permit systems for on-street and off-street parking, along with visitor vouchers. The contract was signed on 10 June 2026, commencing on 1 July 2026 for a one-year duration with an extension option until 30 June 2028.

MARSTON (HOLDINGS) LIMITED, a large entity based in London, was awarded this contract, presenting significant opportunities for growth in providing specialised parking services. Businesses operating in the software and technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in civil enforcement systems, would find this type of procurement advantageous. Given the council's focus on modernising parking management systems, technology-driven businesses are well-positioned to benefit from future tenders in this domain. This procurement process underlines a vital opportunity for businesses to enhance their portfolios and establish key partnerships with public authorities like Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Parking Permit Software

Notice Description

The Customer requires a new permit issuing system for online permit system for management of on-street and off-street permits and visitors vouchers, including migration of all current data for a period of one year with a possible one year extension. In this present instance, the Customer is issuing this Invitation to Tender as a Further Competition under Lot(s) Lot 4 - Civil Enforcement Systems of ESPO Framework 509_23.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059333-2026
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
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH 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
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSTON (HOLDINGS

Further Information

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