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title: "Soft Market Test: Modern Parking Solutions for Leicestershire sites"
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# Soft Market Test: Modern Parking Solutions for Leicestershire sites

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fd62e1f-8454-4d2a-a842-63705c438f07

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test: Modern Parking Solutions for Leicestershire sites". This initiative aims to explore modern and user-friendly parking solutions, starting with Snibston Destination Park in Leicester. The engagement end date is set for 5th February 2020, providing interested parties with an opportunity to respond and potentially influence future tender exercises. The project falls under several industry categories, including control and safety equipment for parking facilities, parking services, and car park management services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in parking solutions, management services, and enforcement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this early market testing may not only lead to contracts with the council but also position businesses for future competitive tenders as the council evaluates options for broader implementation across other country park car parks.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council (LCC) wishes to introduce a modern, user-friendly car parking solution at its Snibston Destination Park. If the approach proves successful, it may lead to the solution being rolled out to other Country Park car parks. The purpose of this Soft Market Testing (SMT) is to gauge interest from the market and to investigate options for the parking solution required. It is not itself a call for competition, however, the exercise is likely to inform future approach and any subsequent tender exercises. To respond to this early engagement, please access the full documents via the link below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9f5919-9ce0-4d9a-8960-e12c4c96bfd5 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities
- 63712400 - Parking services
- 98351000 - Car park management services
- 98351110 - Parking enforcement services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2020 at 14:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9f5919-9ce0-4d9a-8960-e12c4c96bfd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9f5919-9ce0-4d9a-8960-e12c4c96bfd5
  17th January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96579379-3039-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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