Parking Perspectives’ Andrew Potter moderated a panel discussion exploring what makes a good procurement process for both public sector buyers and suppliers at BPA Live Bristol.
The session brought together James Hyden, Senior Account Manager at the Government Commercial Agency; Dan Wyatt, Customer Success Manager at Unity5; and Sarah Randall, BPA Council Representative for the London Regional Group.
James opened the session with a presentation on the Transport Technology Open Framework, before the panel explored the procurement process from the different perspectives of public sector buyers and suppliers.
The discussion considered what buyers are looking for when they go to market, what suppliers need from a good tender process, and how procurement can help authorities achieve the right outcomes.
The panel also examined the growing importance of model social value questions within tenders, including cyber security, sustainability and tackling economic inequality, and how these considerations can be addressed effectively as part of the procurement process.
BPA Live Bristol was held on 22nd October 2026, bringing together parking professionals to discuss current issues and developments across the sector.