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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for non-scheduled passenger transport services under the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has reached the award stage. The tender, titled "Award of Contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 01/04/2026 to 30/06/2026," relates to services within the UKM region, specifically Glasgow. The procurement method employed was a restricted procedure, indicating a selective approach in choosing bidders, and the process was governed by public law regulations. The contracting authority, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, situated at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, has completed the award for the period from 1st April to 30th June 2026, with a total contract value of £21,580,670 signed on 27th March 2026.

Businesses specialising in service provision for non-scheduled passenger transport, particularly those capable of maintaining high standards of vehicle presentation and contingency planning under a 90/10 price/quality evaluation criterion, could find significant growth opportunities through participation in such contracts. The DPS framework and the selective procurement method suggest a competitive environment that may favour businesses adept in delivering quality transport solutions while maintaining cost efficiencies. Large-scale enterprises like SPT, which have already been active in this award, highlight the potential for substantial business engagements and partnerships within the transport sector in the UK, notably for organisations accustomed to working within publicly governed procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 01/04/2026 to 30/06/2026

Notice Description

Award of contracts from SPT's School and Vocational Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for period 01/04/26-30/06/26 Details of the awards can be found at: https://www.spt.co.uk/spt-for-business/procurement/contract-awards/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Quarterly report of contract awards for all lots from 01/04/26-30/06/26 Details of the awards can be found at: https://www.spt.co.uk/spt-for-business/procurement/contract-awards/. Please note that the contract award criteria is based on a 90/10 price/quality split.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062571-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,580,670 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPT

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