Planning

ScotRail Loyalty Partner - Market Engagement

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited, based in Glasgow, is initiating a procurement process titled "ScotRail Loyalty Partner - Market Engagement" within the services category, specifically targeting customer-loyalty programmes. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for market engagement responses set for 12pm on Wednesday, 28th January 2026. The aim is to explore the development of a bespoke loyalty programme intended to boost passenger journeys and revenue. Potential business partners are invited to participate in this market engagement by completing a questionnaire available through ScotRail's e-sourcing portal.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in customer-loyalty and marketing services. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses with innovative models and technical capabilities to contribute to shaping ScotRail's strategy for enhancing customer loyalty. Companies located within the United Kingdom, especially those familiar with the local market, would find this procurement process particularly advantageous. Engaging with ScotRail in this initiative could pave the way for future partnerships and contract awards, providing a platform to showcase expertise and contribute to an essential service within the railway sector.

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Notice Title

ScotRail Loyalty Partner - Market Engagement

Notice Description

ScotRail are conducting market engagement to explore the development of a bespoke loyalty programme aimed at driving incremental passenger journeys and revenue. We are seeking input from potential partners to help shape our understanding of the market, available models, and technical requirements. We invite suppliers to complete a short questionnaire via our e-sourcing portal which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx ScotRail will review the information provided and intend to engage further with suppliers who have the relevant experience and capabilities. This assessment will shape our strategy and tender documents for the future of the service. Any questions relating to this market engagement should be posted using the 'Messaging' tab on the e-sourcing portal. The deadline for submitting your response is by 12pm Wednesday 28th January 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

ScotRail are conducting market engagement to explore the development of a bespoke loyalty programme aimed at driving incremental passenger journeys and revenue. We are seeking input from potential partners to help shape our understanding of the market, available models, and technical requirements. We invite suppliers to complete a short questionnaire via our e-sourcing portal which can be accessed here https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx ScotRail will review the information provided and intend to engage further with suppliers who have the relevant experience and capabilities. This assessment will shape our strategy and tender documents for the future of the service. Any questions relating to this market engagement should be posted using the 'Messaging' tab on the e-sourcing portal. The deadline for submitting your response is by 12pm Wednesday 28th January 2026 Additional information: The market engagement details and questionnaire can be accessed on our e-sourcing portal https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f39e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081893-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79342321 - Customer-loyalty programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathleen.gay@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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
TLM Scotland

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

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