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title: "PPE Ref 9593 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c4b"
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published: "2024-07-10"
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# PPE Ref 9593 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Accommodation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c4b

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract to Urbanbubble in a direct award procurement process for the provision of student accommodation. The contract, with a value of £600,000, was signed on 9th January 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and the main procurement method used was a limited process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement was exempt under Public Contract Scotland Regulations 2016. The opportunity arose due to the student accommodation crisis in Glasgow, creating a chance for businesses to provide residential property renting or leasing services in the region of UKM82.

This tender by the University of Glasgow opens up opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in providing student accommodation services. The contract offers a chance to contribute to resolving the urgent need for student housing in Glasgow, providing a valuable service to the community. Businesses specializing in residential property renting or leasing services, especially in the UKM82 region, are well-suited to compete in this tender. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can establish relationships with public bodies like the University of Glasgow and access new avenues for growth and collaboration within the education sector.

## Notice

PPE Ref 9593 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Accommodation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 9593 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Accommodation. Due to the student accommodation crisis in Glasgow, the University has opted to enter into a 24 month lease with Solasta Riverside Glasgow to house students who have been staying in temporary accommodation such as hotels and serviced apartments. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Procurement Information

Rental of Property exempt under Public Contract Scotland Regulations 2016 11 (1) (a)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021084-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBANBUBBLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2024 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021084-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000734784
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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