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ECO Stars Technical Management Support

The City of Edinburgh Council

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26 Jun 2026 at 08:36

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves The City of Edinburgh Council seeking Environmental Consultancy services for the management of the ECO Stars scheme, which promotes good environmental practices among fleet operators. The contract, titled "ECO Stars Technical Management Support," falls under the services category in the environmental management industry. It involves multiple councils including Aberdeen, Dundee, Falkirk, and others, representing a broad geographical spread across regions such as UKM75 and UKM76. The procurement stages include the invitation to tender and awarding phases, with the contract being awarded as of 4th June 2026. The procurement proceeded under a limited method, facilitating an award without prior publication and justifying the approach due to the Intellectual Property rights held by TRL Limited.

This tender presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses providing technical and environmental consultancy services. As the contract focuses on the ECO Stars scheme, consultancy firms with expertise in fleet management and environmental practices stand to benefit greatly. The technical support services involved, classified under CPV code 71356300, will appeal to SMEs equipped to manage and monitor the environmental impact of fleet operations. Given the mandatory prompt payment clause, businesses can expect a secure cash flow, making it a lucrative prospect for experienced consultants in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECO Stars Technical Management Support

Notice Description

ECO Stars is a fleet recognition scheme that provides recognition and advice on good environmental practice to operators of fleets

Lot Information

Lot 1

ECO Stars is a scheme that provides recognition and advice on good environmental practice to operators of fleets of vehicles that travel within that local authority's administrative area. The City of Edinburgh Council intends to appoint a suitably experienced Environmental Consultant to provide technical management services in relation to the ECO Stars Scheme. This will be available to Aberdeen City Council, Dundee City Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, Falkirk Council, Fife Council, Glasgow City Council, North Lanarkshire Council, South Lanarkshire Council and The City of Edinburgh Council.

Procurement Information

The Intellectual Property for the existing Eco Stars system is held by TRL Limited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060087-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,350 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRL

Further Information

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