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title: "GB-Colchester: 0447 - Parking Management & Civil Enforcement System"
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# GB-Colchester: 0447 - Parking Management & Civil Enforcement System

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7e99af8-63b2-4269-b927-6df350219696

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## Summary

The procurement process was managed by Colchester City Council for a project titled "GB-Colchester: 0447 - Parking Management & Civil Enforcement System." This contract, awarded to Chipside Limited, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on parking services and enforcement. The project is set in the East of England region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The contract was directly awarded and is valued at £1,038,440. The initial contract duration is two years, with an optional extension of 12 months via the ESPO Parking Management Solutions framework. The award was made on 20th March 2026, and the award notice was published on 4th August 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the parking management and enforcement sector, especially those offering innovative civil enforcement systems and cashless parking solutions. Although the procurement was directly awarded, understanding the dynamics and requirements can position businesses to compete in future tenders. Large-scale enterprises, like Chipside Limited, are evidently capable of meeting the needs of complex and high-value contracts like this one. Companies seeking to expand into the public sector or enhance their portfolio in smart parking technologies may find such tenders aligned with growth strategies.

## Notice

The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) managed by Colchester City council requires a supplier for civil enforcement systems and a cashless parking solutions. Additional information: NEPP have direct awarded this Contract via the ESPO Parking Management Solutions (Ref: 509_23). The award is initially for 2 years with the option for a further 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2adf416-4992-4d8b-9161-97cafee69667 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,038,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,038,440 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 63712400 - Parking services
- 98351110 - Parking enforcement services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2adf416-4992-4d8b-9161-97cafee69667

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2adf416-4992-4d8b-9161-97cafee69667
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1055642866
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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