--- title: "Car Park Charges by Text" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8466ea04-452d-4899-ba23-ee482a2e4e1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8466ea04-452d-4899-ba23-ee482a2e4e1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8466ea04-452d-4899-ba23-ee482a2e4e1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8466ea04-452d-4899-ba23-ee482a2e4e1c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES" published: "2019-07-24" --- # Car Park Charges by Text Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8466ea04-452d-4899-ba23-ee482a2e4e1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8466ea04-452d-4899-ba23-ee482a2e4e1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8466ea04-452d-4899-ba23-ee482a2e4e1c.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by English Heritage, focusing on the "Car Park Charges by Text" project within the services industry category. This project involves the implementation of a text payment system for car parks at 17 unstaffed sites to enhance visitor experience without traditional machines. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method, allowing all interested suppliers to participate. Key dates include the publication on 24 July 2019, with the tender closing on 27 August 2019, and the contract period set to commence on 1 October 2019, extending until 30 September 2024. The total contract value is estimated at £19,000 and the delivery addresses span across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payment processing solutions, particularly those with capabilities in text message transactions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability for this contract. Companies offering technological solutions or innovative payment methods could greatly benefit from this procurement, potentially positioning themselves as preferred partners for public services seeking to modernise payment methods in public facilities. ## Notice English Heritage operates 17 unstaffed sites where we would like to introduce car park charges. They do not have car park machines and therefore payment by text is our preferred method. To ensure the best possible visitor experience we would like customers to be able to make payment by text without the need to set up a payment method via phone call or app. Payment should by by text via their phone contract.We need to ensure that payment to English Heritage Trust can work within our existing financial processes without the need for new payment service providers or acquiring banks. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495cf080-05e2-4348-a13e-4e3e39b5b8fa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,000 | | 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES | | Additional buyers | HISTORIC ENGLAND | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities ## Release History - 24 Jul 2019 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495cf080-05e2-4348-a13e-4e3e39b5b8fa - 24 Jul 2019 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495cf080-05e2-4348-a13e-4e3e39b5b8fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495cf080-05e2-4348-a13e-4e3e39b5b8fa 24th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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