--- title: "Parking Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eee6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eee6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eee6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eee6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-29" --- # Parking Management System Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eee6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eee6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eee6.json) ## Summary The recent award related to the procurement of a "Parking Management System" was made by the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Located in Bournemouth, UK, the Council operates as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The contract has been awarded to UNITY FIVE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Exeter, UK. The procurement process, which adhered to a competitive flexible procedure, concluded with the contract being awarded on 29th May 2026. This contract involves services and goods in the "parking management services" category, and the procurement stage has now moved to the award phase. The key milestone to note is the scheduled contract signature by 30th June 2026, with service delivery expected from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, having a renewal option for up to two additional 24-month periods. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialized in parking systems, particularly those able to provide a comprehensive solution encompassing software for managing space allocation, payment processing, and more. Given the contract's emphasis on quality and pricing, businesses offering innovative and scalable parking solutions stand to gain significantly. UNITY FIVE LIMITED, as an SME, exemplifies the advantageous position smaller, adaptable companies have in such open procurement processes, allowing similar businesses to potentially thrive in future expansion opportunities within public sector contracts. ## Notice Parking Management System as outlined in the Tender documentation ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Software and associated equipment for the provision of a fully integrated parking management system Renewal: 2 x 24 month optional extensions based on performance and value ### Planning Information All documents can be found by visiting the Procontract advert linked below. Completed Questionnaires must be submitted via the https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ by 02/04/2025. Late submissions may not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please contact the Strategic Procurement team at BCP Council via procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 128989. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051019-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 7 May 2025 | | Award date | 28 May 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | 2033-03-10 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | £438,281 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL | | Locality | BOURNEMOUTH | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH2 6DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central | | Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West | | Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNITY FIVE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98351000 - Car park management services ## Release History - 29 May 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051019-2026 - 5 Mar 2026 at 20:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020159-2026 - 19 Mar 2025 at 10:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010081-2025 - 19 Mar 2025 at 10:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010079-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051019-2026 29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020159-2026 5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010081-2025 19th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010079-2025 19th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Proactis Tender Portal - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12933 ## Notice URLs - http://Unity5.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=99f3ce4b-a804-f011-8136-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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