ESPO
Barnet Council used an ESPO framework to award a parking software contract in September 2025, with Lewisham Council set to discuss the topic in October 2026.
Barnet Council awarded a contract for parking enforcement software to Chipside Limited in September 2025, using the ESPO 509 Framework. The council's Cabinet approved the £3,802,100 contract, which covers software, licences, hosting, and services for up to seven years, following a commissioning process approved in April 2024.
ESPO, a public sector buying organisation that offers procurement frameworks, is scheduled for discussion by Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet at a meeting in October 2026. This follows Barnet Council's use of an ESPO framework to procure services.
Key facts
- Barnet Council awarded a contract to Chipside Limited for parking enforcement software in September 2025. Source
- The contract was awarded via the ESPO 509 Framework (Lot 4 – Parking Management Solutions). Source
- The contract is valued at £3,802,100. Source
- The contract is for a period of up to seven years, including an optional two-year extension. Source
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