This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for advertising on bus shelters in Stirling was conducted by Stirling Council, primarily aimed at leveraging bus shelters for commercial and other advertising purposes within the public transport network. The contract, under the title "Advertising on Bus Shelters," falls under the services category with a classification code of 79341000. The tender process was completed and resulted in the award of a contract to Bauer Media Outdoor UK Ltd. The procurement initiative followed an award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition, with the process reaching the award stage in June 2026. Prior phases included a tender period that ended on 31st March 2025, and the contract is active with a duration of ten years. The headquarters of Stirling Council, the buying organisation, is located at Strategic Commissioning, Teith House, Stirling, UKM77, FK7 7QA. The project is set in Stirling, with potential implications for the local economy.

This procurement offers numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in advertising services and infrastructure maintenance. The large-scale nature of the contract—worth approximately £1,298,000 over a decade—presents a substantial opportunity for businesses equipped to manage long-term advertising and maintenance projects. Companies in the advertising industry, with expertise in sustainable and innovative advertising solutions, would be well-suited to make the most of such opportunities presented by similar tenders. The project also provides a platform for businesses to engage with public sector projects, potentially enhancing their portfolios in terms of service quality and stakeholder engagement. Furthermore, the community benefits included in the tender encourage businesses to contribute positively to social goals, aligning with corporate social responsibility objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Advertising on Bus Shelters

Notice Description

This procurement related to the opportunity to use bus shelters and to provide new bus shelters within the public transport network for the provision of commercial and other advertising.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement related to the opportunity to use bus shelters and to provide new bus shelters within the public transport network for the provision of commercial and other advertising.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786185
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,298,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months prior to the contract expiry date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAUER MEDIA OUTDOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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