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Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is currently engaged in the planning stage of a procurement process for an IT system dedicated to Parking Services. This early stage is marked by pre-market engagement to explore existing solutions and emerging technologies in the sector. The procurement is classified under the software package and information systems, as well as parking enforcement services, indicating a focus on the integration of innovative IT solutions and service management. Located in London, specifically The Woolwich Centre, the procurement exercise is part of a broader strategy to enhance parking services throughout the borough. The engagement phase has a scheduled milestone on 24th July 2026, which involves suppliers submitting a Request for Information to help shape the future procurement strategy by providing insights into current market capabilities and technologies.

This tender presents an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those that offer comprehensive, innovative parking service systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can find a viable avenue for growth, especially those equipped with sophisticated software solutions that support statutory parking enforcement and management functions. The procurement process highlights a particular interest in understanding supplier capabilities, product roadmaps, and innovative features that can aid in improving service delivery. By engaging with the Royal Borough of Greenwich at this stage, businesses can position themselves as key stakeholders in potentially shaping a significant municipal service. Participation in this strategic engagement could lead to long-term partnerships through future contracts, which are planned to commence in mid-2027 with possible extensions through 2032.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Parking Services IT System

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is undertaking pre-market engagement to better understand current Parking Services solutions, implementation approaches and emerging technologies. The information received will help shape the Council's future procurement strategy, refine the scope of requirements and determine the most appropriate route to market. The Council operates a busy and complex Parking Service, delivering statutory parking enforcement and parking management functions across the borough. The service supports residents, businesses and visitors through the administration of parking permits, enforcement activities, customer correspondence, debt recovery and associated back-office functions. Through this exercise, the Council seeks to gain a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities available within the current Parking Services market.

Planning Information

This market engagement does not form part of any formal procurement process and does not commit the Council to commence any procurement or award any contract. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is undertaking pre-market engagement to better understand current Parking Services solutions, implementation approaches and emerging technologies. The information received will help shape the Council's future procurement strategy, refine the scope of requirements and determine the most appropriate route to market. Through this exercise, the Council seeks to gain a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities available within the current Parking Services market. We are particularly interested in understanding the maturity of your solution, the breadth of functionality available today, your product roadmap, and the innovative features and technologies that differentiate your offering. The final scope, structure, procurement route and contract value have not yet been determined. The initial engagement will be via a Request for Information questionnaire, following receipt and review of RFI submissions the Council may invite selected suppliers to participate in further pre-market engagement activities, such as product demonstrations. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise. The associated documentation and questionnaire are available via the Authority's e-procurement portal (Proactis). Suppliers wishing to access the documents should register (where required) and express an interest in the opportunity through the portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065304-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2027 - 18 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

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