Tender

Provision of Public Affairs Support

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is seeking proposals for the provision of Public Affairs Support, focusing on public policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and influencing roles. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is being conducted under an open procedure. The contract's total value is £120,000, and it pertains to the public relations consultancy services industry. The tender closes on 24 February 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of the same day. The services are to be delivered in Glasgow City, within the UKM82 region. Key dates include the closing date for submissions on 24 February 2025, and key considerations include a preference for bidders holding Environmental Management Accreditation ISO 14001 or equivalent internal management processes. The project code for this initiative is 28356, managed through PCS-Tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for experienced public affairs firms looking to enhance their portfolios by collaborating with a prominent transport authority. Companies specialising in public relations, particularly those with a proven track record in public policy and stakeholder engagement, will find this opportunity beneficial. The contract, spanning 1080 days with a possible 24-month extension, allows for the provision of services similar to those detailed in the scope. With community benefits included, and requirement of at least three years of prior experience demonstrated through relevant examples, this tender is well-suited to businesses equipped to meet high standards of technical and financial criteria. The selection criteria also ensure that only firms with solid economic stability and technical expertise will be considered, thus maintaining a competitive and high-quality procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Public Affairs Support

Notice Description

We are seeking proposals from experienced public affairs individuals and firms to support SPT's public policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and influencing role in this area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking proposals from experienced public affairs individuals and firms to support SPT's public policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and influencing role in this area.

Options: The option is present to procure services of a similar nature from the awarded provider to those detailed in the scope, without limit to value.

Renewal: The option to extend the term by a further period of 24 months in any increment is included

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001839-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@spt.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5JF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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