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Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract - Modification

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Transport Scotland organisation is currently managing the procurement process for the 'Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract - Modification'. This initiative falls under the services industry category, with a focus on communication support services necessary due to the ongoing recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract is situated in Glasgow and is actively proceeding through the modification stage. Significant dates include the contract signing on 5th October 2016 and an extension of the contract's duration by three months, lasting until 30th June 2022, allowing Transport Scotland the opportunity to conclude the ongoing procurement competition in compliance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in communication support services, particularly those that can demonstrate resilience and adaptability in response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Companies like The BIG Partnership, which are already engaged in delivering large-scale communication projects, would be well-positioned to compete for ongoing contracts within this procurement process. The need for continuity and expertise in communication strategies during this critical recovery phase further amplifies the potential for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract - Modification

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Modification notice to indicate that the Scottish Ministers intend to increase the duration of the extension to the contract by a further period of three months to 30 June 2022 to ensure continuity of communication support services during the recovery phase of the Covid19 pandemic and to allow Transport Scotland to conclude the live procurement competition for communication support services in accordance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 beyond 30 June 2022. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000682369
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441116
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712000 - Support services for road transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 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
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Sandy Jamieson
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

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