RM6099 Provision of Civil Parking Enforcement Technology

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 12:23

Award

26 Feb 2024 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council recently completed a procurement process under the title "RM6099 Provision of Civil Parking Enforcement Technology". The contract, awarded to Marston Holdings Ltd, falls under the industry category of parking enforcement services, classified under CPV code 98351110. The primary location for this contract is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the award stage. The initial contract period was set from 1st February 2024 to 31st January 2026, with a modified end date of 31st January 2027 following a contract extension. The modification included an increased contract value estimated up to £15,691,469, excluding VAT, to account for new procurement exercises, with relevant changes published on 26th February 2024.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in providing civil parking enforcement solutions and associated services. The council's contract modification presents an opportunity for large enterprises that can manage substantial budgets and comply with complex regulations associated with public sector frameworks. Businesses with capabilities in transport technology, specifically those that can enhance service delivery through innovative enforcement technologies, are well-suited to leverage this opportunity. While SMEs and VCSEs were not the primary focus of this procurement, larger companies positioned in the West Midlands region may find the extensions and modifications of this contract beneficial for expanding their service portfolio and strengthening client relations with local government entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RM6099 Provision of Civil Parking Enforcement Technology

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) awarded a contract procurement reference: P129_2023 Civil Enforcement of Penalty Charge Notice Services (including vehicle removals and Traffic Regulation Order Support) under the Framework agreement RM6099 Transport Technology and Associated Services Lot 7. Contract award notice published date: 26 February 2024. The Council has carried out a contract modification, and the modifications are:- * Contract extension; and * Changes to the call-off charges. Reason for the variation: To extend the contract for an additional 12 months and to capture changes to the Contract Value and the Call-Off Charges for Year 3 (2026 - 2027). This was to allow time to do a new procurement exercise. Contract variation: The Contract is varied as follows: (1) The below definitions, outlined in Framework Schedule 6 (Order Form Template and Call-Off Schedules) are amended as follows: * Call-Off Expiry Date: 31 January 2027 * Call-Off Initial Period: 3 years. (2) The Pricing Approach & Call-Off Charges listed in Framework Schedule 6 (Order Form Template and Call-Off Schedules) and Call-Off Schedule 5 (Pricing Details) will be replaced in their entirety with Appendix 1. Financial variation: Original Contract Value: PS8,700,000 excl. VAT Contract Value (inclusive of all previously agreed variations and increased uptake in services) up to 31 January 2026: PS9,191,469 excl. VAT Additional cost of this Variation: PS6,500,000 excl. VAT (estimated) New Contract Value up to 31 January 2027 (inclusive of all previously agreed variations and increased uptake in services): Not to exceed PS15,691,469 excl. VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a4f2738-6ade-4a7a-81ef-5105e40e03f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bcde6c-4fce-4d96-b1f1-a4a364a6133f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract Modification
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,391,469 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MARSTON (HOLDINGS

MARSTON HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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