---
title: "Parking provision at Ashford International Truck Stop"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681e1"
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# Parking provision at Ashford International Truck Stop

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681e1

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, a central government public authority based in London, has awarded a contract for parking services at Ashford International Truck Stop, located in Ashford, Kent. This contract aims to provide parking spaces in the event of a major traffic incident, with the procurement stage being completed. The contract, awarded directly without competition and below the threshold, began on 1st April 2026 and extends through to 31st March 2028 with a gross value of £120,000. This falls under the industry category of services, specifically parking services, and was signed on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in parking services who can rapidly mobilise operations in response to traffic incidents. The awarded supplier, Ashford International Truck Stop, is an SME which indicates room for similar enterprises to leverage this type of contract for growth. Businesses with expertise in logistics, transport management, or operational coordination in high-stress situations would be particularly well-suited to future contracts of this nature, especially considering the absence of competition in the procurement process, enabling swift engagement by capable service providers.

## Notice

Provision of parking spaces in the event of a major traffic incident in Kent. Contract not used unless such an incident occurs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033713-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHFORD INTERNATIONAL TRUCK STOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63712400 - Parking services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033713-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033713-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ashfordtruckstop.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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