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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by The City of Edinburgh Council, involves a contract titled "ECO Stars Technical Management Support," which falls under the services industry category. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method due to intellectual property constraints held by the supplier, TRL Ltd. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract was signed on 4th June 2026. The service provides technical management for the ECO Stars scheme, which promotes good environmental practices for fleet operators, covering multiple regions in Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy and fleet management services. The contract is suited for SMEs capable of providing specialised technical management support to advance the ECO Stars initiative. The opportunity enables businesses to collaborate with local councils, supporting efforts in sustainable transport and environmental management practices. The procurement also requires robust monitoring and reporting on payment performance, offering a holistic engagement for businesses well-versed in compliance and implementation of contract terms.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825585
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558815
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

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