Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
15 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Provision of back office management software , licenses and maintenance & support for existing pay & display machines across the county of East Sussex. 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.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Pay and display parking solutions
Key dates
- Duration
- 2 years
AI Analysis
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East Sussex County Council is directly awarding a contract for back office software, licenses, and ongoing maintenance to manage pay and display parking machines across the county. This is a 2-year deal via an existing ESPO framework agreement, so they're not holding a competitive tender—they're appointing a supplier they've already pre-approved.
Requirements
- Must be approved supplier on ESPO Framework 509_23 Parking Management Solutions, Lot 1
- Must provide back office management software compatible with existing pay & display machines
- Must supply and maintain software licenses for the contract duration
- Must provide ongoing maintenance and technical support services
- Must service machines across the entire East Sussex county area
- No specific certifications or compliance standards mentioned in this notice
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide back office management software platform for pay & display machine operations
- Issue and manage software licenses for the duration of the 2-year contract
- Deliver ongoing maintenance services to keep machines operational
- Provide technical support for the parking management system
- Manage demand-led elements of service (costs may vary based on actual usage)
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a direct award notice, not a competitive tender—the supplier has already been selected via a framework agreement. You cannot bid unless you're already on ESPO Framework 509_23.
- 2The contract value is described as 'demand led,' meaning the £X cost (not specified in this snippet) is an estimate. Actual costs will depend on usage and machine numbers.
- 3Check the ESPO framework terms carefully—these govern how the contract operates and what you're legally committed to deliver.
- 4Look for the full tender documents, statement of requirements, and service level agreements (SLAs) to understand exactly what 'maintenance and support' means.
- 5Note the 2-year initial term—clarify whether there are options to extend, and what notice periods apply if either party wants to exit.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not on the ESPO Framework 509_23 already, you cannot bid for this direct award. Contact ESPO directly to understand how to join the framework for future opportunities.
- As a small business, consider whether you could partner with or subcontract to the winning supplier to deliver local support or maintenance services—direct awards often create opportunities for smaller firms in support roles.
- Since costs are 'demand led,' build flexibility into your pricing model and clearly define which elements are fixed costs (software licenses, basic support) versus variable costs (extra transactions, additional machine support).
Award Details
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East Sussex County CouncilKey Dates
Published
15 June 2026
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Notice type
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