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Provision of Communications for the A9 Dualling Programme

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation Transport Scotland has awarded a contract for the provision of communications for the A9 Dualling Programme. The contract was signed on 28th March 2024, with a total value of £185,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the procurement falls under the services category. The contract opportunity was completed and fulfilled, creating potential business growth for companies specializing in communication services within the UKM region.

This contracting process by Transport Scotland could benefit businesses providing general ad hoc communications services. The tender seeks to support the delivery of the Communications Strategy for the A9 Dualling Programme, encompassing design materials and physical events. Therefore, businesses offering communication design, event planning, and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is in the award stage, and the contract has been awarded to BIG Partnership, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh, UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of Communications for the A9 Dualling Programme

Notice Description

To support the delivery of the Communications Strategy for the A9 Dualling Programme, provision of general ad hoc communications services is required. This provision includes the delivery of the design of materials and physical and in-person events.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of services is in accordance with the Instruction Procedure under the existing Transport Scotland single supplier framework agreement for Transport Scotland: Communications Support Services 2022-2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763598
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79416000 - Public relations services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

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
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 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
trunkroadsamframework@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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