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Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Transport Scotland is undertaking a public procurement process for the "Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract," which has been extended for nine months until 30 June 2021. This initiative falls under the transport sector, and it is being managed from Glasgow, UK. As part of a voluntary ex ante transparency strategy, this limited award procedure was initiated without prior publication of a call for competition, aiming to ensure continuity of essential communication support services during the Covid-19 pandemic while facilitating future procurements compliant with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on communication services, especially in the context of transport. Companies with experience in media relations, public communications, and stakeholder engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The £1.1 million contract value underscores the potential for substantial business growth, making this an attractive opportunity for both established firms and innovative start-ups looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract

Notice Description

Extension of Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract by 9 months (until 30 June 2021) to ensure continuity of communication support services during the Covid19 pandemic and to allow Transport Scotland to procure future communication support services in accordance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 beyond 30 June 2021. The scope of the Contract remains as awarded and will include compliance with and delivery of all services described in the prequalification prospectus. For more information, refer to the Contract Notice reference number in OJ 2016/S 061-104858

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice to indicate that the Scottish Ministers intend to extend the current Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract by 9 months (until 30 June 2021) to ensure continuity of communication support services during the Covid19 pandemic and to allow Transport Scotland to procure future communication support services in accordance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 beyond 30 June 2021.

Procurement Information

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice to indicate that the Scottish Ministers intend to extend the current Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract by 9 months (until 30 June 2021) to ensure continuity of communication support services during the Covid19 pandemic and to allow Transport Scotland to procure future communication support services in accordance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 beyond 30 June 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392912
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

63712000 - Support services for road transport

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

79822500 - Graphic design services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20169 years 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
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sandy.jamieson@transport.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
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

THE BIG PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392912
    Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract - Extension of Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract by 9 months (until 30 June 2021) to ensure continuity of communication support services during the Covid19 pandemic and to allow Transport Scotland to procure future communication support services in accordance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 beyond 30 June 2021. The scope of the Contract remains as awarded and will include compliance with and delivery of all services described in the prequalification prospectus. For more information, refer to the Contract Notice reference number in OJ 2016/S 061-104858

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