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Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract - Modification

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is currently managing a contract modification for the Communication Support Services, which is aimed at extending the contract duration by four months, until 31 October 2022. This initiative falls under the services category and is located in Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement process is in the Award stage and involves a contract valued at £7,100,000, part of a live procurement competition that adheres to The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Relevant parties include Transport Scotland as the buyer and The BIG Partnership as the supplier.

This modification tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communication support services, public relations, and project management. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering continuity of service and managing high-profile projects will be well-positioned to compete successfully. The extension aims to ensure uninterrupted service during a critical period, thereby fostering long-term partnerships with Transport Scotland and contributing to their ongoing projects.

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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 four months to 31 October 2022 to ensure continuity of communication support services on critical workstreams and allow Transport Scotland to conclude the live procurement competition for communication support services in accordance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 beyond 31 October 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000697106
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451368
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
£7,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20223 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

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

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