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title: "Provision of Public Affairs Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788231"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2025-01-20"
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# Provision of Public Affairs Support

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788231

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## Summary

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is inviting proposals for the "Provision of Public Affairs Support" to enhance its public policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and influence. This procurement, categorised under the Transport industry and services sector, is based in Glasgow, specifically Glasgow City (UKM82). The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24th February 2025 at 12:00 PM, coinciding with the start of the award period. The contracted services will potentially cover a duration of 1080 days, with an option for a further extension of up to 24 months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public affairs and policy advocacy. Companies with a track record of engaging with public bodies and managing stakeholder relationships—particularly those experienced in the transport sector—will find this contract advantageous for business growth. The open procedure ensures equal opportunity for all providers to submit their proposals electronically. Successful bidders will be tasked with supporting SPT’s influencing role, making it ideal for firms that excel in strategic communication and public policy engagement. The procurement also encourages community benefits, providing an additional incentive for businesses dedicated to social value.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522102 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522102

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522102
  Provision of Public Affairs Support - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=8aba4feb-1349-4bf7-8cdd-ea86b629c98c

## Provenance

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