Award

Award of Contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Local Contracts 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) involves the awarding of local subsidised bus service contracts within West Central Scotland. The tender, titled "Award of Contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Local Contracts 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026," falls under the services category for the transport industry. The process adhered to a restricted procedure, concluding with awards being issued on 31st March 2026. This process was initiated under SPT's selective procurement method and primarily focused on enhancing transport services in the region. Key information and relevant updates can be found on SPT's website, reflecting the procurement's completion stage.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality bus services at competitive prices. The selection was based on a 70% price and 30% quality evaluation, indicating a favour towards economical yet efficient service offerings. Suppliers who can navigate the dynamic procurement environment and adapt to potential contract variations stand to benefit significantly. Large-scale companies, as demonstrated by the involvement of "c/o SPT" as a supplier, may find this opportunity especially beneficial due to the size and scope of the contracts. Thus, businesses aiming for expansion in the transport sector within the UK, particularly in Scotland, could find this tender process a strategic fit.

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Notice Title

Award of Contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Local Contracts 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026

Notice Description

Award of local subsidised bus service contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for period 01/01/2026 to 31/03/2026 Details of the awards can be found at: https://www.spt.co.uk/spt-for-business/procurement/contract-awards/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Quarterly report of contract awards for 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026. Details of the awards can be found at: https://www.spt.co.uk/spt-for-business/procurement/contract-awards/. Please note that SPT contract award criteria for local subsidised bus services is based on a 70%/30% price quality split.

Options: Contracts are subject to variation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828778
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553381
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,165,636 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks 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
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

C/O SPT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553381
    Award of Contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Local Contracts 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026 - Award of local subsidised bus service contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for period 01/01/2026 to 31/03/2026 Details of the awards can be found at: https://www.spt.co.uk/spt-for-business/procurement/contract-awards/

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