NHS Shared Business Services, a joint venture between the UK Department of Health and Sopra Steria that provides business support services to the National Health Service (NHS), has launched a "Car Park Management and Infrastructure" framework agreement. 

The framework is designed to be a comprehensive, one-stop solution for all car parking needs, from construction and operation, to more specific issues such as barrier control and Pay and Display solutions. Over 30 suppliers have been awarded contract frameworks across 10 Lots.

Lot 1 concerns the design, construction and financing of car parks, typically under a lease agreement, with the additional option to maintain and/or operate the facilities. Following a tender launched in September, the selected suppliers are the following: APCOA Parking, Geoffrey Osborne, Huber Car Park Systems, Indigo Park Services, Interserve Construction, National Car Parks Limited (NCP), Vinci Construction and PRIME PLC.

Lot 2 concerns the design, construction, financing and operation of car parking facilities under concession type agreements to last around 25 years, with the additional option to provide maintenance services. Contract frameworks for this lot have been awarded to APCOA Parking, Huber Car Park Systems, Indigo Park Services, National Car Parks Limited (NCP) and Q-Park.

The agreement can be accessed free of charge by all UK-based public sector organisations, including local authorities, educational institutions, housing associations and the emergency services as well as the NHS. Organisations have the option of making a direct award to a supplier of their choice, or running a mini-competition to assist in the selection process.