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title: "Cashless Parking"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c7c3f4a-61d7-4e0f-b6d8-f9d490f783d4"
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buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-14"
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# Cashless Parking

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c7c3f4a-61d7-4e0f-b6d8-f9d490f783d4

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council is currently seeking suppliers for a cashless parking service, which is intended to streamline parking payments primarily through a smartphone app. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is classified as an open procedure. Key dates to note include the release of the tender on 14th July 2021, an expression of interest deadline on 12th August 2021, and the submission deadline for completed tenders on 19th August 2021, with contract commencement expected on 10th September 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, app creation, and payment systems to engage with local government contracts. Companies with experience in cashless payment solutions and those that can integrate variable tariff structures based on vehicle fuel types may find themselves particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially expanding their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to procure a cashless parking service, primarily utilising a smartphone app as a platform for paying for and verifying a parking session and instantly communicating this data to our Civil Enforcement Officers handheld enforcement devices. Payment options must also include IVR and SMS. The service must also instantly identify the fuel type of a customer's vehicle and have the ability to offer variable tariffs based on the vehicle fuel type. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 14th July 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 12th August 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 19th August 2021 Evaluation: w/c 23rd August 2021 Appointment of contractor: w/c 27th August 2021 All expressions of interest, and subsequent communication or proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d267501-209c-4341-b749-d3dfc128c799 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d267501-209c-4341-b749-d3dfc128c799

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d267501-209c-4341-b749-d3dfc128c799
  14th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=00f73dc2-c3e4-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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