British Parking Association partners with CCS to improve parking services for UK citizens

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with the British Parking Association (BPA). This partnership will promote commercial best practice and provide better value for parking solutions in the UK public sector.

The BPA is a not-for-profit membership association that represents the UK’s parking and traffic management sector. The partnership combines our commercial expertise as the UK’s largest public procurement organisation, and the BPA’s deep sector knowledge and wide network. 

By working together we will help public sector organisations:

• run car parks more efficiently
• improve services for citizens
• provide good value for taxpayers

The partnership will support BPA members, including:

• local authorities
• NHS trusts
• central government departments

 It will give them access to a range of parking solutions, including hardware, software, and maintenance services.

We aim to make the buying process simpler and more flexible. This includes removing barriers such as supplier limits and contract value restrictions. 

Simpler access to these services will make it easier to manage public parking sites and help public sector organisations improve the day-to-day experience for citizens.

Helping the public sector through shared expertise

The partnership will use our new RM6347 Transport Technology agreement, which has a dedicated lot for parking infrastructure and management services. This will support public sector organisations with citizen-focused services such as:

• fair use of parking facilities, including protection of designated bays for Blue Badge holders and emergency access
• back office platforms and applications that support accurate monitoring, show parking availability, and offer easier payment options
• operational management services that support daily tasks
• infrastructure and technology such as better access control, lighting, and CCTV

We will use the BPA’s expertise to shape future routes to market and guidance. This will support new ideas and help make sure agreements reflect the latest changes in technology, sustainability and customer service.

Philip Orumwense CBE, Commercial Director, Technology Category Group, Crown Commercial Service, said:

“We are delighted to partner with the British Parking Association. Parking is an essential public service, and by combining our commercial acumen and the overall Government and wider public sector demand with the BPA’s unrivalled industry insight, we can help our customers procure solutions that are not only cost-effective but also innovative and user-focused. 

“This agreement will simplify the procurement process and open up the public sector market to a diverse range of specialist suppliers, ensuring our customers have access to the very best the industry has to offer and that we can fully realise value for the nation.”

Alison Tooze, Chief Engagement and Policy Officer, British Parking Association, said:

“We are proud to be partnering with Crown Commercial Service on this transformative development for procurement in our sector. Parking plays a vital role in supporting local communities, businesses, and motorists.  

“This collaborative partnership will enable public sector organisations to access and be involved in the ongoing development of a modern and easy to use framework that assists them in delivering future ready services. By bringing together the sector expertise of the BPA’s extensive network with CCS’s procurement capability, we can help deliver solutions that are sustainable, efficient, and centred on the needs of the public sector and the people who use and benefit from their services. 

“This collaboration not only has the potential to raise standards in procurement in our sector, but also creates new opportunities for suppliers of all sizes to contribute to a market that delivers better parking services across the UK.”

Find out more

Visit the RM6347 Transport Technology agreement webpage to learn more about what goods and services are available.

You can contact the RM6347 Transport Technology team by emailing transporttechnology@crowncommercial.gov.uk.