Decision

The Assistant Director - Neighbourhood Services has decided to award a contract for a SMART parking solution to IPS (UK) Ltd funded through central government funding.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision was to award the contract for the SMART parking solution to IPS (UK) Ltd.

summary: The decision at stake is awarding a contract for a SMART parking solution to IPS (UK) Ltd funded through central government funding.

topline: The Assistant Director - Neighbourhood Services has decided to award a contract for a SMART parking solution to IPS (UK) Ltd funded through central government funding.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial implications, potential complaints, loss of income, and reputational damage to the authority.

affected_stakeholders: ["Neighbourhood Services department", "IPS (UK) Ltd", "Central government", "Car park users"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://mansfield.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1220

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Neighbourhood Services Key Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To award the SMART Parking solution contract to the preferred supplier.

Content:   Resolved by the Assistant Director - Neighbourhood Services   (i) To award the contract for the SMART parking solution to IPS (UK) Ltd funded through central government funding.   To enter a new five-year contract for the supply of car park payment infrastructure, entry / exit equipment in the multi-storey car parks and new tariff boards for all car parks.   Not to award contract. This would result in continuing failure of current infrastructure which will significantly increase the number of complaints received, increase loss of income and reputational damage to the authority  

Date of Decision: June 16, 2025