---
title: "Process parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) informal challenges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0546a3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# Process parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) informal challenges

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546a3

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is actively seeking a third party to handle informal challenges of parking Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). The tender process, classified under parking enforcement and services, is open for submissions until 25th June 2025. Situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, this procurement falls within the services category and is conducted under an open competition method, specifically below the threshold, ensuring wider participation. Business entities can access submission details electronically, with decisions being based on quality and pricing criteria.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those proficient in parking services and enforcement. With a contract value of up to £78,000, businesses that can provide reliable service cover during unplanned staff absences or recruitment phases stand to benefit. Located in South Yorkshire, the initiative prioritises regional participation, potentially boosting local businesses aligned with PCN processing expertise and service resilience. The contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to the end of January 2026, providing sustained growth prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council is seeking to appoint a third party to be able to process our parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) informal challenges on an ad hoc basis to provide service resilience cover for circumstances such as unplanned staff absence, and / or whilst staff recruitment and training is being undertaken and for other unforeseen events resulting in pressure on staff resourcing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031513-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 11 Jun 2025 at 11:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031513-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031513-2025
  11th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94864&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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