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title: "PPE Ref 6229 - Direct Award for the Provision of First Bus Travel Discount Codes for UofG Students"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635847"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2020-11-25"
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# PPE Ref 6229 - Direct Award for the Provision of First Bus Travel Discount Codes for UofG Students

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635847

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed a public procurement process under the title "PPE Ref 6229 - Direct Award for the Provision of First Bus Travel Discount Codes for UofG Students". This procurement, classified under the services category, took place in Glasgow, UK. The direct award process was executed using an open procedure, with the contract being signed on 16th September 2020, worth a total of £57,000. The procurement was facilitated under a policy exception, allowing for the purchase of 150 discount codes from First Bus, the primary bus service provider in the region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transportation services or those that can provide similar discount codes for educational institutions. Companies that specialize in transport logistics, corporate travel discounts, or ancillary services related to student transport would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such contracts not only fosters growth through visibility in the educational sector but also enhances networking prospects with other public organisations and suppliers.

## Notice

PPE Ref 6229 - Direct Award for the Provision of First Bus Travel Discount Codes for UofG Students. Procurement Policy Exception form complete.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6229 - Direct Award for the Provision of First Bus Travel Discount Codes for UofG Students. UofG require to purchase 150 100% discount codes from First Bus. First Bus are the largest operator in Glasgow and provide the only direct bus service from Wolfson Hall to Main Campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400498 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | FAO: ELINOR ROSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400498

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400498
  PPE Ref 6229 - Direct Award for the Provision of First Bus Travel Discount Codes for UofG Students - PPE Ref 6229 - Direct Award for the Provision of First Bus Travel Discount Codes for UofG Students. Procurement Policy Exception form complete.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635847

## Provenance

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