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title: "Provision of Public Affairs Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d492"
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buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT"
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# Provision of Public Affairs Support

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d492

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## Summary

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is seeking proposals for the provision of Public Affairs Support, focusing on public policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and influencing roles. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is being conducted under an open procedure. The contract's total value is £120,000, and it pertains to the public relations consultancy services industry. The tender closes on 24 February 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of the same day. The services are to be delivered in Glasgow City, within the UKM82 region. Key dates include the closing date for submissions on 24 February 2025, and key considerations include a preference for bidders holding Environmental Management Accreditation ISO 14001 or equivalent internal management processes. The project code for this initiative is 28356, managed through PCS-Tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for experienced public affairs firms looking to enhance their portfolios by collaborating with a prominent transport authority. Companies specialising in public relations, particularly those with a proven track record in public policy and stakeholder engagement, will find this opportunity beneficial. The contract, spanning 1080 days with a possible 24-month extension, allows for the provision of services similar to those detailed in the scope. With community benefits included, and requirement of at least three years of prior experience demonstrated through relevant examples, this tender is well-suited to businesses equipped to meet high standards of technical and financial criteria. The selection criteria also ensure that only firms with solid economic stability and technical expertise will be considered, thus maintaining a competitive and high-quality procurement process.

## Notice

We are seeking proposals from experienced public affairs individuals and firms to support SPT's public policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and influencing role in this area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking proposals from experienced public affairs individuals and firms to support SPT's public policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and influencing role in this area.

Options: The option is present to procure services of a similar nature from the awarded provider to those detailed in the scope, without limit to value.

Renewal: The option to extend the term by a further period of 24 months in any increment is included

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001839-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 5JF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001839-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788231
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10382
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=8aba4feb-1349-4bf7-8cdd-ea86b629c98c

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