Published date: 22 January 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Car park management services - 98351000
Location of contract
SN2 1BZ
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
CSNPC ST MARKS PARKING1
Published date
22 January 2026
Closing date
20 February 2026
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
1 April 2026
Contract end date
31 March 2030
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Parish Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Contractor to manage and operate its car parking facilities at the St Marks Park on its behalf.
The appointed Contractor will be responsible for the day-to-day management, operation, and enforcement of the car parks to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant use of the facilities. The service will include (but not be limited to):
Installation, operation, and maintenance of payment systems (where applicable). Councillors would prefer both app and cash options but is flexible.
Parking enforcement and issuing of Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) in accordance with relevant legislation and industry codes of practice.
Provision and maintenance of signage compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements preventing compliance challenge(s).
Customer service support, including handling of appeals & complaints
Income collection, reporting, and reconciliation on behalf of the Parish Council.
Routine inspection and maintenance of equipment.
Compliance with data protection legislation and all relevant regulatory requirements.
Regular performance reporting and attendance at contract review meetings with the Parish Council.
The Contractor will be expected to operate the service to a high professional standard, ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation, including parking, consumer protection, and data protection laws.
The contract term will be four years, with the option to extend at the Authority's discretion. There is also the option of extending parking management to our Moredon Sporting Hub with around 180 spaces later in 2026.
The St Marks Park in North Central Swindon hosts 10 tennis courts, shop and pavilion cafe. It has 41 standard and 2 disabled parking spaces.
There is no gated access, there is electricity on site and a cafe which opens 7 days generally between 09.00-16.00 but these times cannot be relied upon.
The site hosts a number of tennis events and is one of the largest outdoor tennis venues in Southern England.
The site is misused by town centre commuters and local apartment residents and we would encourage legitimate use of the car park which is extremely busy.
Councillors have expressed a desire for the following pricing band system:
0-2 Hours Free
2-3 £1
3-4 £2.50
4-6 £4.50
6-8 £12.00
8-24 £20.00
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Andy Reeves
Address
Moredon Sporting Hub
Swindon
SN2 2QJ
England
Telephone
01793 466499
clerk@centralswindonnorth-pc.gov.uk
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