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title: "Cashless Parking (Mobile) Solution"
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buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Cashless Parking (Mobile) Solution

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37209902-60dc-4596-aeab-fb1c8de7e8c9

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a Cashless Parking (Mobile) Solution aimed at providing an efficient parking payment system across the East Midlands in England. The process was executed through a direct award under the ESPO Framework 509_23, specifically Lot 3 for Cashless Parking Solutions. This contract has been awarded to PayByPhone Limited, a large enterprise, for an initial term of two years starting from 13 February 2025, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total estimated contract value is £260,000, highlighting significant investment in enhancing parking services under the industry category of Application Service Providers (CPV code: 72416000).

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital payment solutions and app development, particularly those that have the capability to expand mobile and web-based service offerings. SMEs are encouraged to consider exploring similar future opportunities since the framework considers their suitability favourably. Such contracts can pave the way for collaborations with local councils implementing modern infrastructure enhancements and service delivery systems, thus fostering growth in the tech-enabled service sector. Companies that excel in user-friendly app interfaces and efficient payment processing systems would have been well-positioned for such engagements.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of a cashless parking payment solution across West Northamptonshire. The service enables motorists to pay for on-street and off-street (non-barrier controlled) parking using mobile applications, web and telephone payment channels. The contract has been awarded following a direct award via ESPO Framework 509_23 (Lot 3 - Cashless Parking Solutions). The contract is awarded for an initial term of two years, with an optional extension of up to a further two years with an estimated value of PS130,000. The extension may be exercised at the Council's discretion in accordance with the terms of the ESPO Framework 509_23.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac69b3cc-1ae5-4b84-a51a-246c24763d33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2025 - 12 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAYBYPHONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 72416000 - Application service providers
- 98351100 - Car park services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac69b3cc-1ae5-4b84-a51a-246c24763d33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac69b3cc-1ae5-4b84-a51a-246c24763d33
  9th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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