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title: "Decriminalised Parking and Traffic Enforcement Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000740558"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-08"
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# Decriminalised Parking and Traffic Enforcement Services

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000740558

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has undertaken a procurement process for Decriminalised Parking and Traffic Enforcement Services. The initiative involves procuring labour, IT, and related services to regulate parking and manage moving traffic infractions across Edinburgh. This open procedure, classified under the 'General public services' industry category, was initiated in the planning stage in August 2023, followed by an active tender phase in December 2024. The award was completed by August 2025, with Marston (Holdings) Limited being the successful bidder. The anticipated contract value for Edinburgh alone is estimated at £150 million over a potential ten-year period, with the entry point for collaborative partners potentially increasing this figure to £250 million. Services are primarily focused within Edinburgh, UKM75.

This procurement offers a substantial business opportunity, especially for firms specialising in traffic management, IT infrastructure, and regulatory compliance services. Companies with experience in similar enforcement and compliance projects stand to benefit significantly by engaging with such large-scale contracts. The collaboration with other local authorities also presents the potential for broader market exposure. Businesses seeking growth through diversification and geographical expansion can leverage this procurement to elevate their service provision across multiple regions within Scotland, making it a robust avenue for strategic development and enhanced market presence.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.. 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: 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: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536654 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 18 months prior to contract end. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; ANGUS COUNCIL; ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL; INVERCLYDE COUNCIL; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARSTON (HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 63712400 - Parking services
- 98351110 - Parking enforcement services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536654
- 2 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519420
- 3 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485134

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485134&idx=7
  25th September 2023 - CT2893 Supply Market Awareness Event Participants
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485134&idx=6
  14th September 2023 - CT2893 DPE One to One Sessions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485134&idx=5
  30th August 2023 - CT2893 DPE Supply Market Awareness Event Q&A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485134&idx=4
  30th August 2023 - DPE Presentation 290823
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485134&idx=1
  3rd August 2023 - CT2893 DPE PIN Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485134&idx=2
  3rd August 2023 - CT2893 DPE Event Programme
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485134&idx=3
  3rd August 2023 - CT2893 DPE PIN Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485134
  Decriminalised Parking and Traffic Enforcement (DPE) Services PIN Information - The 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519420
  Decriminalised Parking and Traffic Enforcement Services - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536654
  Decriminalised Parking and Traffic Enforcement Services - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740558
- https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
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