Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c61-f81f-72d6-9b91-9eb6c7911ecc/soft-market-testing-exercise-for-recovery-of-outstanding-penalty-charge-notices pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Soft Market Testing Exercise for recovery of outstanding Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) and removal of vehicle operations [London Borough of Hackney](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-hackney) Estimated value Not stated Published 23 Jan 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The London Borough of Hackney (The Council) is currently undertaking a commissioning programme to determine future delivery options for its Parking Enforcement Agent contract and vehicle removal services. This will include: Provision of collection of outstanding Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) debt Provision of removal of vehicles that fall into the relevant category Provision of pound and office (including customer service to check documents and take payments). Provision of removal operation IT systems (including removal truck monitoring, deployment and job allocation). The Council would like to understand from leading providers how these requirements might best be met and is, therefore, carrying out a soft market testing exercise to engage in early informal dialogue, prior to any formal procurement taking place. Organizations that are interested in participating in this exercise are invited to complete the below questionnaire and submit via the ProContract eTendering Portal. The closing date for written responses is 12.00PM on Thursday 13 February 2020. We require all responses in writing, however there is an opportunity for a meeting in the week commencing 27/01/2020. If you are interested in a meeting please contact us on the details in this advert. Additional information: This soft market testing exercise will be administered via an e-procurement system called ProContract. Suppliers must be registered on the system in order to access the questionnaire and submit a response. To register as a supplier on ProContract please visit the London's Tenders Portal at: [londontenders.org](https://www.londontenders.org/) click on the 'Suppliers' Area' link to the left. On the right hand side you will see a green 'register' icon, click on this and begin the supplier registration process. Please ensure when registering that you select all the appropriate categories which describe your business/service area as notifications of tender opportunities are directed via these categories. Read full description ## CPV classification Parking services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e857e71a-c6e7-4ba1-a66c-45bdb00ac0f0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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