---
title: "Pay & Display Machine Communications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b550"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Pay & Display Machine Communications

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b550

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by East Sussex County Council concerns the provision of back office management software, licenses, and maintenance support for pay & display machines located across East Sussex. Classified under the parking services industry, this contract represents a service category. The tender was awarded on 15th June 2026 following a direct award via the ESPO Framework for parking management solutions. The procurement stage was at the award phase, and the active contract with Flowbird Smart City UK Ltd, valued at £430,000, was signed on 12th June 2026. Located in the UKJ22 region, this award demonstrates the Council's need for updated and efficient parking solutions without prior publication due to the limited procurement method employed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in parking services and related technology sectors, specifically those offering communication and telecommunication products. Companies able to provide scalable software solutions, as well as maintenance and support services, would find this contract beneficial for business growth, particularly larger firms with expertise in public service frameworks. The procurement procedure, being a direct framework award, suggests that businesses with an established presence in similar contracts could leverage their experience to secure future opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Provision of back office management software , licenses and maintenance & support for existing pay & display machines across the county of East Sussex.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A direct award via the ESPO Framework 509_23 Parking Management Solutions for Lot 1 - Pay and display parking solutions. Additional information: The Contract value listed above is for the initial term of 2 years. The value is an estimate that could be either exceeded or not reached. as certain elements of the contract are demand led.

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

### Procurement Information

A Framework Direct Award Call-Off

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056333-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £430,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 63712400 - Parking services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056333-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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