Award

Employment Law Support Services

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Employment Law Support Services was initiated by the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), based in Glasgow. The contract involves providing support to SPT's HR function and senior management to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices. The procurement method was an open procedure, indicating broad participation opportunities. The relevant industry category is transport, with services being delivered to the Strathclyde Region. Key dates include the award period start on 28 January 2026, and the contract was signed on 27 February 2026. This process has reached the award stage with BTO Solicitors LLP appointed as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in legal support services, particularly those catering to the transport sector. SPT's requirements for Employment Law Support Services create potential avenues for growth for firms specialising in legal advice and compliance. As a single supplier award, it showcases the potential for a substantial contract value, initially set at £150,000. The emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria suggests that firms with competitive pricing and high technical aptitude will be well-placed to succeed. Additionally, the engagement of community benefits further opens doors for businesses that are committed to contributing to local socio-economic development, enhancing their advocacy and engagement strategies within the region.

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Notice Title

Employment Law Support Services

Notice Description

SPT requires an Employment Law Support Service and is looking to appoint a single supplier who would support the HR function and senior management team to operate in a commercially-focused way, in line with legislation and good practice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPT requires an Employment Law Support Service and is seeking to appoint a single supplier who would support the HR function and senior management team to operate in a commercially-focused way, in line with legislation and good practice.

Renewal: SPT option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814977
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550949
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,664 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices will be published around 07/10/2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5JF
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
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BTO SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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