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Decriminalised Parking and Traffic Enforcement Services

The City of Edinburgh Council · compiled

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Opportunity overview

Please note this is a Contract Award notice. The City of Edinburgh Council requires to procure decriminalised parking and traffic enforcement services, including, but not limited to; labour, IT and associated services, to enforce parking and moving traffic regulations within Edinburgh. The contract may be accessed by other Scottish Local Authorities (“Collaborative Partners”) during the contract term as a potential route to market for such services and therefore the successful Service Provider may be required to deliver services across the Collaborative Partners’ geographical areas during the term of the Contract.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Marston (Holdings) Limited

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£150m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
8 Jun 2025
Award ID
047338-2025-CT2893-1
Status
active
Location
Birmingham, UK, B3 2JR, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV98351110 — Parking enforcement services
  • CPV63712400 — Parking services

Lots

  • The City of Edinburgh Council requires to procure decriminalised parking and traffic enforcement services, including labour, IT and associated services, to enforce parking and moving traffic regulations within Edinburgh. The service delivery areas covered by this Contract include, but are not limited to: On-Street Enforcement Services; Car Pound Services with potential future DVLA Services; Bus Lane Camera Enforcement Services; Pay and Display Services; Suspension and Dispensation Services; Lines and Signs Maintenance Services; Cashless and Contactless Parking solution; Permit Management Services; Back Office Support Services; Notice Processing Services; LEZ Services; and Future Services. A full description for all related services can be found in the tender documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CT2893
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
A tenderer that suffers loss as a result of a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) will have a minimum standstill period of 10 days before awarding the contract. The communication of the award decision notice will be sent by fax or e-mail to all tenderers with the standstill period commencing on the next day. If proceedings are started in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session against the Council in respect of the decision to award the contract within the standstill period then the Council is prevented from awarding the contract. Post contract award the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session may (1) award damages provided proceedings are brought within 3 months from the date when the grounds for the bringing of the proceedings first arose (2) be entitled to issue an ineffectiveness order or impose a financial penalty on the Council. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the FTS or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
31 Jan 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
18 months prior to contract end.

Expected award period

Starts
31 Jan 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
31 Jan 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2024, 00:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
98351110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Parking enforcement services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
Part IV: Selection criteria - B: Economic and financial standing – Question 4B.1 - Tenderers are required to have a minimum “general” annual turnover of 9,700,000 GBP for the last two financial years. Where a Tenderer does not have an annual turnover of this value, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition or may apply discretion seeking supporting evidence to determine the Tenderer’s suitability to proceed in the competition. Part IV: Selection criteria - B: Economic and financial standing – Question 4B.4 - Tenderers will be required provide the following information in response to 4B.4: Current ratio for Current Year: 1.20 Current ratio for Prior Year: 1.20 The formula for calculating a Tenderer’s current ratio is current assets divided by current liabilities. The acceptable range for each financial ratio is greater than 1.20. Where a Tenderer’s current ratio is less than the acceptable value, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition or may apply discretion seeking supporting evidence to determine the Tenderer’s suitability to proceed in the competition. Part IV: Selection criteria - B: Economic and financial standing – Question 4B.5 - Tenderers are required to hold, or commit to obtaining prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: a. Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP b. Public Liability Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP c. Professional Indemnity - 2,000,000 GBP d. Third Party Liability Motor Vehicle Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP Where a Tenderer does not hold or commit to obtaining the types and levels of insurance indicated, the Council will exclude the Tenderer from the competition.
Description
Specific turnover requirements: A minimum “general” annual turnover of 9,700,000 GBP for the last two financial years. A current ratio of at least 1.20 in each of the last two financial years. Insurance Requirements: Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance 5,000,000 GBP Public Liability Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP Professional Indemnity - 2,000,000 GBP Third party liability motor vehicle insurance of 5,000,000 GBP

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
- Question 4C.1.2(a) Relevant Experience - It is a mandatory requirement of this Contract that all Tenderers have previously delivered a minimum of two decriminalised parking and traffic enforcement services contracts, each delivering all or parts of the services as specified within Sections 4–16 of the Specification. - Question 4C.1.2(b) Service Requirements - It is a mandatory requirement of this Contract that Tenderers tender for the full range of services under Contract. - Question 4C.1.2(c) Parking Compliance - The Council requires that all tenderers will carry out a parking compliance survey within the SPA in order to prepare their Enforcement Plan for inclusion with their tender response. The results of this survey should be included with the tender submission. - Question 4C.4(a) Living Wage Payment - Tenderers are asked to confirm that they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of the Contract, (including any agency or sub-contractor staff) directly involved in the delivery of the Contract, at least the real Living Wage. - Question 4C.4(b) Prompt Payment - Tenderers are required to confirm that they will include the standard clause in all contracts used in the delivery of the Contract, ensuring payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and include a point of contact for sub-contractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. - Question 4C.6(a) Qualifications - It is a mandatory requirement of this Contract that Tenderers hold all relevant and in date licenses and professional qualifications required to carry out the range of services to be provided under this Contract. Including but not limited to, SIA License for Cash Collection, Certificates of Professional Competency and vehicle licences. - Question 4C.6(b) Disclosure Requirements - It is a mandatory requirement that all persons employed in the provision of this service have undergone vetting by Disclosure Scotland to at least Basic Disclosure level. - Question 4C.7(a) Compliance with LEZ - Tenderers are required to confirm that they (and any sub-contractor) will comply with the minimum emissions standards for Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone (and any other such related scheme, including those in Partner Organisations locations) when delivering the specified services. - Question 4C.7(b) Climate Change - Tenderers will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the climate emergency and the impact of their organisation, including their organisation’s own scope 1 and 2 emissions. - Question 4D.1(a) Health and Safety - It is a mandatory requirement that Tendering Organisations with more than 5 employees have in place a Health & Safety Policy which is approved at a senior level within the Organisation and is reviewed regularly. Tenderers should confirm that this condition has been met within the response to this question. Where a Tenderer does not have a Health & Safety Policy and is required to do so, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition. - Question 4D.1(b) Quality Management - It is a mandatory requirement of this Contract that Tenderers have a robust and relevant Quality Management, Certificates, Policies, systems and procedures. Tenderers should confirm that this condition has been met within the response to the question and provide a copy of your organisation’s Quality Management Certificates (e.g. BS EN ISO 9001), Policy, systems and procedures with a statement detailing how this relates to and will enhance this Contract. - Question 4D.2 Environmental Management - It is a mandatory requirement of this Contract that Tenderers have a robust and relevant Environmental Management Systems. Tenderers should confirm that this condition has been met within the response to the question and provide a copy of your organisation’s Environmental Management Policy and relevant certificates such as ISO 14001 or EMAS with a statement detailing how this relates to and will enhance this Contract.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The City of Edinburgh Council requires to procure decriminalised parking and traffic enforcement services, including labour, IT and associated services, to enforce parking and moving traffic regulations within Edinburgh. The service delivery areas covered by this Contract include, but are not limited to: On-Street Enforcement Services; Car Pound Services with potential future DVLA Services; Bus Lane Camera Enforcement Services; Pay and Display Services; Suspension and Dispensation Services; Lines and Signs Maintenance Services; Cashless and Contactless Parking solution; Permit Management Services; Back Office Support Services; Notice Processing Services; LEZ Services; and Future Services. A full description for all related services can be found in the tender documents. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options

Description
The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to request additional services from the Service Provider within the duration of the contract period. This may include but not be limited to new restrictions within the CPZ or future services and technologies as described within the Specification. Any change will be agreed with the Service Provider and managed by the change control procedures in accordance with Schedule Part 5 of the Contract. The exact requirements of these additional purchases will be discussed and agreed with the Service Provider prior to a formal acceptance of such request.

Renewal

Description
Prior to the expiry of the initial 5 year term, the Council reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to a further 5 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
The City of Edinburgh

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM75
Entry 2
Region
UKM75
Entry 3
Region
UKM75

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
63712400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Parking services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-346
Name
The City of Edinburgh Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM75
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH8 8BG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1314693922

Additional Contact Points

Entry 1
Fax Number
+44 1506281325
Telephone
+44 1314693922
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-68648
Name
Aberdeen City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM50
Locality
Aberdeen
Postal Code
AB10 1AB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Marischal College, Broad Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Aberdeen City Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1224053974
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-756
Name
Aberdeenshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM50
Locality
Aberdeen
Postal Code
AB16 5GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Woodhill House, Westburn Road

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Aberdeenshire Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1467539600
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-2479
Name
Angus Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM71
Locality
Forfar
Postal Code
DD8 1AN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Angus Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 3452777778
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-3190
Name
Argyll and Bute Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Lochgilphead
Postal Code
PA31 8RT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Kilmory

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Argyll and Bute Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1586555232
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-1676
Name
Clackmannanshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM72
Locality
Alloa
Postal Code
FK10 1EB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Clackmannanshire Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1259450000
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-213
Name
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM64
Locality
Stornoway
Postal Code
HS1 2BW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Offices, Sandwick Road

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Contact

Telephone
+44 1851600501
Organisation 8
Id
GB-FTS-1510
Name
Dumfries and Galloway Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM92
Locality
Dumfries
Postal Code
DG1 2HP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Procurement Team, Carruthers House

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Dumfries and Galloway Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 3033333000
Organisation 9
Id
GB-FTS-122330
Name
Dundee City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM71
Locality
Dundee
Postal Code
DD1 1QE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Dundee City Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1382434000
Organisation 10
Id
GB-FTS-2556
Name
East Ayrshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM93
Locality
Kilmarnock
Postal Code
KA3 7BU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
East Ayrshire Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1563576000
Organisation 11
Id
GB-FTS-98
Name
East Dunbartonshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM81
Locality
Kirkintilloch
Postal Code
G66 1TJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic & Corporate Headquarters, Southbank Marina,12 Strathkelvin Place

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
East Dunbartonshire Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1415745750
Organisation 12
Id
GB-FTS-1747
Name
East Lothian Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM73
Locality
Haddington, East Lothian
Postal Code
EH41 3HA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
John Muir House

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
East Lothian Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1620827827
Organisation 13
Id
GB-FTS-1036
Name
East Renfrewshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Giffnock
Postal Code
G46 6UG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Eastwood HQ, Eastwood Park,

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
East Renfrewshire Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1415773669
Organisation 14
Id
GB-FTS-97675
Name
Falkirk Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM76
Locality
Larbert
Postal Code
FK5 4RU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Foundry, 4 Central Park, Central Boulevard

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Falkirk Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1324506566
Organisation 15
Id
GB-FTS-2273
Name
Fife Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM72
Locality
Glenrothes
Postal Code
KY7 5LT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Fife House, North Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Fife Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 3451550000
Organisation 16
Id
GB-FTS-73933
Name
Glasgow City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM82
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 1DU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
40 John St, City Chambers

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow City Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1412872000
Organisation 17
Id
GB-FTS-125201
Name
The Highland Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM6
Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV3 5NX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Glenurquhart Road

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
The Highland Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1349886603
Organisation 18
Id
GB-FTS-52718
Name
Inverclyde Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Greenock
Postal Code
PA15 1LX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Procurement, Municipal Buildings, Clyde Square

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Inverclyde Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1475712634
Organisation 19
Id
GB-FTS-594
Name
Midlothian Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM73
Locality
Dalkeith
Postal Code
EH22 1DN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Midlothian Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1312707500
Organisation 20
Id
GB-FTS-4852
Name
Moray Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM62
Locality
Elgin
Postal Code
IV30 1BX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
High Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Moray Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1343563137
Organisation 21
Id
GB-FTS-1083
Name
North Ayrshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM93
Locality
Irvine
Postal Code
KA12 8EE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Cunninghame House, Friars Croft

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
North Ayrshire Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1294310000
Organisation 22
Id
GB-FTS-689
Name
North Lanarkshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM84
Locality
Motherwell
Postal Code
ML1 1AB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
North Lanarkshire Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 3451430015
Organisation 23
Id
GB-FTS-4848
Name
Orkney Islands Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM65
Locality
Kirkwall
Postal Code
KW15 1NY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Offices, School Place

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Orkney Islands Council

Contact

Fax Number
+44 01856876158
Telephone
+44 01856873535
Organisation 24
Id
GB-FTS-1263
Name
Perth & Kinross Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM77
Locality
Perth
Postal Code
PH1 5PH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 High Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Perth & Kinross Council

Contact

Fax Number
+44 01856876158
Telephone
+44 1738475000
Organisation 25
Id
GB-FTS-1038
Name
Renfrewshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Paisley
Postal Code
PA1 1JB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Renfrewshire Council

Contact

Fax Number
+44 01856876158
Telephone
+44 3003000300
Organisation 26
Id
GB-FTS-3123
Name
Scottish Borders Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM91
Locality
Newtown St Boswells
Postal Code
TD6 0SA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Headquarters

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Borders Council

Contact

Fax Number
+44 01856876158
Telephone
+44 1835824000
Organisation 27
Id
GB-FTS-71681
Name
Shetland Islands Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM66
Locality
Lerwick, Shetland
Postal Code
ZE1 0LZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
8 North Ness Business Park

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Shetland Islands Council

Contact

Fax Number
+44 01856876158
Telephone
+44 1595744595
Organisation 28
Id
GB-FTS-4854
Name
South Ayrshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM94
Locality
Ayr
Postal Code
KA7 1DR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Buildings, Wellington Square

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
South Ayrshire Council

Contact

Fax Number
+44 01856876158
Telephone
+44 3001230900
Organisation 29
Id
GB-FTS-129427
Name
South Lanarkshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM95
Locality
Hamilton
Postal Code
ML3 0AA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Almada Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
South Lanarkshire Council

Contact

Fax Number
+44 01856876158
Telephone
+44 1698454793
Organisation 30
Id
GB-FTS-95841
Name
Stirling Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM77
Locality
Stirling
Postal Code
FK7 7QA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Strategic Commissioning, Teith House

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Stirling Council

Contact

Fax Number
+44 01856876158
Telephone
+44 1786233384
Organisation 31
Id
GB-FTS-2840
Name
West Dunbartonshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM81
Locality
Dumbarton
Postal Code
G82 1QL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
16 Church Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
West Dunbartonshire Council

Contact

Fax Number
+44 01856876158
Telephone
+44 1389737000
Organisation 32
Id
GB-FTS-1335
Name
West Lothian Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM78
Locality
Livingston
Postal Code
EH54 6FF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
West Lothian Council

Contact

Fax Number
+44 1506281325
Telephone
+44 1506281814
Organisation 33
Id
GB-FTS-5024
Name
Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheriff Court
Organisation 34
Id
GB-FTS-78145
Name
Marston (Holdings) Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B3 2JR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Rutland House, 8th Floor, 148 Edmund Street

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Marston (Holdings) Limited

Contact

Telephone
+44 1992803009

Award information

Award 1
Id
047338-2025-CT2893-1
Status
active
Has Subcontracting
Yes

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-78145
Name
Marston (Holdings) Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
047338-2025-CT2893-1
Status
active
Award ID
047338-2025-CT2893-1
Date Signed
9 Jun 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
150,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM75 · EH8 8BG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM75

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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