--- title: "Market Engagement for Parking Enforcement & Operations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de1bdac8-8961-4f42-96d9-27423a0987dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de1bdac8-8961-4f42-96d9-27423a0987dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de1bdac8-8961-4f42-96d9-27423a0987dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de1bdac8-8961-4f42-96d9-27423a0987dd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-12" --- # Market Engagement for Parking Enforcement & Operations Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de1bdac8-8961-4f42-96d9-27423a0987dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de1bdac8-8961-4f42-96d9-27423a0987dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de1bdac8-8961-4f42-96d9-27423a0987dd.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement for Parking Enforcement & Operations". This initiative focuses on civil parking enforcement, administration of penalty charge notices, and related services. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 25 May 2021, and the total value of the contract is estimated at £20 million. The procurement method involves a tender, with the relevant location being Southend-on-Sea, England, and it falls under the classification of supporting transport services. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in civil enforcement, parking management, and auxiliary transport services. Firms that offer digital solutions for customer support, penalty charge notice appeals, and operations related to on- and off-street car parks would find themselves well-suited to participate. The engagement aims to foster dialogue between the Council and potential suppliers, taking into account recent economic changes and the needs of the market, thereby facilitating a better-informed partnership that can lead to beneficial business growth. ## Notice The Service will deliver all aspects of civil parking enforcement, administration of penalty charge notices, operation of on and off-street car park assets, provision of school crossing patrols, and digital services including PCN appeals, parking permits, dispensations and suspensions, and customer support services. The Council want to ensure any Partnership relating to the Parking Enforcement builds in as much consideration of the needs of the market as possible. The Council views this as a crucial factor in delivering its aspirations in an informed manner and for ensuring success for all the parties involved. The dual purpose of this document is to seek engagement and dialogue with potential interested parties about the future contract. It builds on the previous assumptions, financial considerations and risk in the light of changes to the market and economy due in part to COVID-19. It will enhance understanding on all sides as to what is achievable as part of this service. To download the documentation and respond to this market engagement please register to Proactis https://procontract.due-north.com/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf96c002-9502-4f87-8162-5d7e0a02ff33 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 May 2021 at 14:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf96c002-9502-4f87-8162-5d7e0a02ff33 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf96c002-9502-4f87-8162-5d7e0a02ff33 12th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.southend.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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