---
title: "Return to Bus Marketing Campaign"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000723105"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000723105.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-03-02"
---

# Return to Bus Marketing Campaign

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000723105

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Return to Bus Marketing Campaign" was initiated by Transport Scotland for marketing services to promote bus use. The procurement stage was completed on the award date of 2nd March 2023. Transport Scotland, based in Glasgow, UK, is the buying organization. The procurement method used was a selective procedure within the services category. The campaign budget is being match-funded by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, creating opportunities for businesses offering communication and marketing services within the transport industry.

Businesses specializing in communication and marketing services, particularly within the transport sector, would be well-suited to compete for the "Return to Bus Marketing Campaign" tender. The procurement, led by Transport Scotland, has already reached the award stage as of 23rd January 2023, with a contract value of £300,000. This opportunity, with a focus on promoting bus use, can be attractive for companies aiming to grow their market presence and contribute to public transport initiatives in Scotland.

## Notice

Communications and marketing services to deliver national marketing campaign to promote bus use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off existing contract. Contract is being match-funded by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) on behalf of a number of bus operators in Scotland. Therefore, 150,000GBP funding is provided by the Scottish Government and an additional 150,000GBP funding is being provided by CPT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472621 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | £300,000 |

## 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 | G1 2AD |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472621

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472621
  Return to Bus Marketing Campaign - Communications and marketing services to deliver national marketing campaign to promote bus use.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000723105

## Provenance

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