Saba UK has signed a 10-year deal to manage parking facilities for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

The contract, with the potential for a five-year extension, includes management of car parking facilities at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital, Christchurch Hospital, and Alderney Hospital, with the additional future development of a multi-storey car par at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

It will see the expansion of car parking operations and services across the trust and the facilitation of a new online staff e-permit portal, barrier-controlled access for most patient and visitor car parks, and a new customer support team.

Saba manager director, Phillip Herring, said: “With experience across more than 900 car parks in the UK, we recognise the need to use technology and innovation to create a seamless journey for patients, visitors, and staff.

“Over the next few months, we look forward to working in partnership with the trust to implement a tailored customer plan, using modern technology and our wealth of expertise to form an efficient and considerable experience for all.”