---
title: "Bolton MBC - National Parking Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eecd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-04"
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# Bolton MBC - National Parking Platform

Buyer: BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eecd

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, involves the direct award of a contract to NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM LIMITED for the "Bolton MBC - National Parking Platform." The process pertains to the provision of services related to parking payment facilitation within Bolton, United Kingdom. No competitive tender process was held as the procurement method is below threshold without competition. This service falls under the miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts industry category and covers support services for road transport. The contract period is scheduled to start on 2 January 2026, with a pending award valued at £60,000, and extends annually until potentially 2038, with renewal options subject to review. The council is located in Bolton, North West England, and operates within the sub-central government public authority classification.

This contract offers business growth opportunities in the transportation services sector, particularly for entities involved in digital parking solutions and integration with multiple service providers. Businesses specialising in parking technology and supporting infrastructure, capable of providing flexible payment solutions through various parking applications, would be well-suited to engage with this contract. The arrangement presents particular advantages to SMEs that offer specialised innovative services to streamline parking operations in urban settings. Businesses interested in facilitating efficient, tech-driven parking payment processes have the opportunity to collaborate with Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council in this initiative.

## Notice

This Parking Operator Connection Contract is set within a wider contractual framework involving the NPP and various Service Providers who will facilitate payment processes for motorists at the Parking Operators On Street Pay and Display bays. Expected cost to the authority is PS5,000 per annum however the contract length is undetermined. The NPP is the only supplier providing a service which aggregates service providers to enable visitors to Bolton to pay for parking with a wide range of parking apps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079755-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
- 63712000 - Support services for road transport

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 13:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079755-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079755-2025
  4th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://npp.org.uk
- http://www.bolton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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