Award

Return to Bus Marketing Campaign

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Return to Bus Marketing Campaign" was initiated by Transport Scotland for marketing services to promote bus use. The procurement stage was completed on the award date of 2nd March 2023. Transport Scotland, based in Glasgow, UK, is the buying organization. The procurement method used was a selective procedure within the services category. The campaign budget is being match-funded by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, creating opportunities for businesses offering communication and marketing services within the transport industry.

Businesses specializing in communication and marketing services, particularly within the transport sector, would be well-suited to compete for the "Return to Bus Marketing Campaign" tender. The procurement, led by Transport Scotland, has already reached the award stage as of 23rd January 2023, with a contract value of £300,000. This opportunity, with a focus on promoting bus use, can be attractive for companies aiming to grow their market presence and contribute to public transport initiatives in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Return to Bus Marketing Campaign

Notice Description

Communications and marketing services to deliver national marketing campaign to promote bus use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off existing contract. Contract is being match-funded by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) on behalf of a number of bus operators in Scotland. Therefore, 150,000GBP funding is provided by the Scottish Government and an additional 150,000GBP funding is being provided by CPT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000723105
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472621
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20233 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
Stephen Cragg
Contact Email
stephen.cragg@transport.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412727100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 2AD
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 East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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