---
title: "PPE Ref 9593 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000734784"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-07-10"
---

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

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000734784

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for the provision of student accommodation to Urbanbubble under the PPE Ref 9593 Direct Award process. The contract was signed on 9th January 2023, with a value of £600,000. The procurement process was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made to address the student accommodation crisis in Glasgow, opting for a 24-month lease arrangement.

This opportunity to provide student accommodation for the University of Glasgow caters to businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in property rental and management. As the procurement process has concluded and the contract is active, interested businesses can seek similar opportunities in the education sector within the Glasgow region. Understanding the University's specific requirements for student housing and their approach to the procurement process can guide businesses in aligning their offerings to future tender needs.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509558 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 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 | URBANBUBBLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509558

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509558
  PPE Ref 9593 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Accommodation - PPE Ref 9593 Direct Award for the Provision of Student Accommodation.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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