---
title: "Back office system that integrates with Flowbird Parking Machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c0c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-19"
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# Back office system that integrates with Flowbird Parking Machines

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c0c

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has completed the procurement process for a back office system that integrates with Flowbird Parking Machines. Tagged under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, this tender was carried out using a limited procurement method due to the absence of competition on technical grounds. Flowbird Smart City UK Limited was awarded the contract, valued at £350,944.24, on 19th September 2024. The contract is anticipated to last until 31st March 2028, with key reviews expected well before this date to assess the Council’s ticket machine requirements. The procurement process included a VEAT notice, with a standstill period from 6th to 16th September 2024, ensuring transparency in the award process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software integration and information systems, particularly those focused on public infrastructure and smart city solutions. Companies with expertise in developing or managing back-office systems compatible with specific hardware will find this market segment promising. The specific requirement for Flowbird Parking Machines opens doors for subcontracting opportunities and partnerships with the awarded supplier, Flowbird Smart City UK Limited. Small and medium enterprises, especially within the UKJ34 region, can leverage this procurement to build their portfolios in municipal technology services.

## Notice

The back office system will be required for the life of the parking machines which is anticipated to be up to 31 March 2028. This is a sole source of supply due to compatibility with Flowbird Parking Machines. A previous VEAT was issued from 2020 - 2024 (2020/S 043-102833). The value set under the initial VEAT has been reached. The purpose of the most recent VEAT notice (ref 2024/S 000-028626) is to show expected value for the next 4 years up until 31 March 2028. It is anticipated that a review of the Council's ticket machine requirements will take place well in advance of 31 March 2028.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Flowbird Parking Machines that the Council purchased require the Smartfolio back office system as this is the only system that integrates with the Flowbird machines and therefore they are the only provider able to meet this requirement. For as long as the parking machines are in use we will require access to this system which is why the end date is 31/03/2028 as it is anticipated that the Council will have a different approach/situation before this date and it is expected that a review of the Council's ticket machine requirements will take place well in advance of 31/03/2028. The purpose of the most recent VEAT notice (ref 2024/S 000-028626) is to show expected value for the next 4 years up until 31 March 2028. The standstill period for the VEAT notice was from 06/09/2024 - midnight on 16/09/2024.

### Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons. Flowbird Parking Machines that the Council purchased require the Smartfolio back office system as this is the only system that integrates with the Flowbird machines and therefore they are the only provider able to meet this requirement. For as long as the parking machines are in use we will require access to this system which is why the end date is 31/03/2028 as it is anticipated that the Council will have a different approach/situation before this date and it is expected that a review of the Council's ticket machine requirements will take place well in advance of 31/03/2028. A VEAT notice was issued with a standstill period from 06/09/2024 - 16/09/2024 (ref 2024/S 000-028626).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029921-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,944 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLOWBIRD SMART CITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 06:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029921-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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