Scope
Reference
DDT1148
Description
The Council is aiming to procure a solution which will deliver and future proof the current functionality and additionally to provide flexibility to exploit the use of new technology, where this provides benefit to the business, in relation to putting in place an option to pay by phone using an app and phone based digital parking payments system for on and off street parking spaces.
Total value (estimated)
- £860,000 excluding VAT
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Engagement
Engagement deadline
29 July 2025
Engagement process description
Objectives of the Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise are to:
gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion;
provide confidence around viability of concept;
gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions;
understand risks and issues not previously considered;
inform the Outline Business Case;
inform the Procurement Strategy; and
prevent the Council from advertising an unachievable project at UK e-notification service www.find-tender.service.gov.uk stage.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 October 2025
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall (4th Floor)
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lisa Brownbridge
Email: lisa.brownbridge@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government