Award of Contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Local Contracts 01/04/26-30/06/26

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), a central purchasing body located in Glasgow, has completed the award phase for local subsidised bus service contracts through its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement, which falls under the transport industry category, covers West Central Scotland, with the relevant awards taking place from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. This public procurement process emphasises a 70% price and 30% quality evaluation split, designed to ensure a balance of cost efficiency and service quality.

The tender presents substantial business opportunities, especially for large-scale service providers capable of navigating complex procurement frameworks like the DPS. Companies specialising in transport services and capable of providing competitive pricing and high-quality technical solutions are well-positioned to benefit. Winning such contracts can facilitate business growth by securing long-term engagements with a reputable public body, ensuring steady revenue streams and a significant regional market presence in the transport sector. Businesses interested in participating in future opportunities with SPT can prepare by aligning with the rigorous standards and criteria outlined in this award phase.

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Notice Title

Award of Contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Local Contracts 01/04/26-30/06/26

Notice Description

Award of local subsidised bus service contracts from SPT's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for period 01/04/26 to 30/06/26 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 01/04/26 to 30/06/26. 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-r6ebe6-0000836389
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559337
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
£1,788,278 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 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
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

C/O SPT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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