---
title: "Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-08-18"
---

# Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247.json)

## Summary

The Transport Scotland is undertaking a public procurement process for the "Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract," which has been extended for nine months until 30 June 2021. This initiative falls under the transport sector, and it is being managed from Glasgow, UK. As part of a voluntary ex ante transparency strategy, this limited award procedure was initiated without prior publication of a call for competition, aiming to ensure continuity of essential communication support services during the Covid-19 pandemic while facilitating future procurements compliant with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on communication services, especially in the context of transport. Companies with experience in media relations, public communications, and stakeholder engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The £1.1 million contract value underscores the potential for substantial business growth, making this an attractive opportunity for both established firms and innovative start-ups looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Extension of Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract by 9 months (until 30 June 2021) to ensure continuity of communication support services during the Covid19 pandemic and to allow Transport Scotland to procure future communication support services in accordance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 beyond 30 June 2021. The scope of the Contract remains as awarded and will include compliance with and delivery of all services described in the prequalification prospectus. For more information, refer to the Contract Notice reference number in OJ 2016/S 061-104858

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice to indicate that the Scottish Ministers intend to extend the current Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract by 9 months (until 30 June 2021) to ensure continuity of communication support services during the Covid19 pandemic and to allow Transport Scotland to procure future communication support services in accordance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 beyond 30 June 2021.

### Procurement Information

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice to indicate that the Scottish Ministers intend to extend the current Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract by 9 months (until 30 June 2021) to ensure continuity of communication support services during the Covid19 pandemic and to allow Transport Scotland to procure future communication support services in accordance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 beyond 30 June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392912 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BIG PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 63712000 - Support services for road transport
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392912

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392912
  Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract - Extension of Transport Scotland Communication Support Services Contract by 9 months (until 30 June 2021) to ensure continuity of communication support services during the Covid19 pandemic and to allow Transport Scotland to procure future communication support services in accordance with The Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 beyond 30 June 2021. The scope of the Contract remains as awarded and will include compliance with and delivery of all services described in the prequalification prospectus. For more information, refer to the Contract Notice reference number in OJ 2016/S 061-104858

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247
- https://www.bigpartnership.co.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=628247

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628247.json.