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Published 17 Jul 2025, 10:40 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Operation and Management of Daisy Meadow Car Park - Heybridge Basin

Authority: Heybridge Basin Parish Council (Local council)

ServicesRestricted procedureAccelerated

Sectors: Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services (63)Community & Cultural Services (98) Delivery: East of England (UKH3)

Budget not disclosedValue not published

Submissions closed 22 Aug 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Heybridge Basin Parish Council is seeking a contractor to operate and manage Daisy Meadow Car Park, including day-to-day operations, payment collection, enforcement, customer service, and reporting.

The contract will be awarded through a two-stage restricted procedure. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a site visit and to submit a full tender.

The Council welcomes innovative solutions, including no-barrier pay-on-exit options using ANPR camera technology. Tenderers are requested to provide detailed business models along with a completed questionnaire as part of their submission.

CPV: Parking enforcement services · Parking services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1This procurement covers the appointment of a contractor to manage all operational…Renewal

This procurement covers the appointment of a contractor to manage all operational aspects of Daisy Meadow Car Park. Services required include payment processing, enforcement of parking regulations, customer engagement, and regular performance reporting.

The Council's preference is for a no-barrier ANPR pay-on-exit system but is open to considering alternative innovative solutions

Delivery: East of England · Daisy Meadow Car Park, Basin Road, Heybridge Basin, Essex CM9 4RW

Extensions: The Council welcomes bids that propose innovative approaches to delivering car park operation and management services. Variants may include alternative technologies, pricing structures, or risk-sharing models that differ from the specifications provided in the tender documents. The contract term may be extended at the discretion of the Council, subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties. · The contract will have an initial duration of 36 months, commencing from the contract start date. The contracting authority reserves the right to extend the contract for up to one further period of 12 months. Any renewal will be subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. The contractor will be notified of the intention to renew at least 3 months prior to the expiry of the initial contract term.Variant bids: allowed

98351110 Parking enforcement services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

Conditions of participation1

Suitability
Tenderers must demonstrate that they are duly authorised to carry out parking operation and enforcement services. This includes:
Valid registration or licence to operate as a parking management service provider, where applicable.
Compliance with all relevant legislation governing parking enforcement and data protection.
Evidence of professional indemnity and public liability insurance appropriate to the scope of the contract.
If applicable, membership or registration with relevant trade or professional bodies (e.g., British Parking Association or equivalent).
Demonstration of relevant experience and capability to deliver the contract requirements.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Restricted procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Closed
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Yes
First published: 17 Jul 2025, 10:40 BST
Last source update: 17 Jul 2025, 10:40 BST
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-040801
Accelerated: The contracting authority is using the accelerated restricted procedure due to the imminent expiry of the current contract and the essential nature of car park management services. An early engagement notice was published previously to ensure market awareness and interest, enabling a shortened timetable while maintaining a competitive and transparent process. This approach helps secure continuity of service without disruption to the public.
Classification (CPV): Parking enforcement servicesParking services
Delivery area: East of England (UKH3)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0560ef Find a Tender

Contract terms

Electronic trading: e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: portal not identified

Language: EN

Submission deadline: 22 Aug 2025, 17:00 BST
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages: en

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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Timeline

17 Jul 2025 → 20 Oct 2025 · 4 dates

Notice published
17 Jul 2025, 10:40 BST
Submission deadline
22 Aug 2025, 17:00 BST
Invitations to tender expected
1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
Bids must remain valid until367 days ago
20 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Heybridge Basin Parish Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services PO Box 13224, Maldon, East of England, CM99FWContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

The High Court (Judicial Review)Review body London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.