---
title: "PURCH2907 - PPE1004357 Direct Award for the Provision of Travel Cards"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823887"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823887.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# PURCH2907 - PPE1004357 Direct Award for the Provision of Travel Cards

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823887

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a procurement process titled "PURCH2907 – PPE1004357 Direct Award for the Provision of Travel Cards," set in the education industry category within the Glasgow region (UKM82). The procurement, which falls under services, was completed with a direct award to the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. This process was handled through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, justified under Public Transport regulations. The contract for supplying travel cards was signed on 17 February 2026, denoting the completion and commencement of the procurement stage.

This procurement offers business growth potential, particularly for large-scale transport service providers familiar with similar direct awarding procedures. Although it was awarded without competition, it accentuates opportunities in the transport services sector for economic operators who have technical capabilities in delivering specific services where competition is limited. Businesses adept at navigating regulations and exceptions in public transport services may find similar future opportunities for collaboration with educational institutions like the University of Glasgow, enabling potential expansion within the UK public services market.

## Notice

PURCH2907 - PPE1004357 Direct Award for the Provision of Travel Cards

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2907 - PPE1004357 Direct Award for the Provision of Travel Cards Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-11 (1) (l) Public Transport

### Procurement Information

Justification: Regulations 2015-11 (1) (l) Public Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549769 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,755 |

## 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 | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549769

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549769
  PURCH2907 - PPE1004357 Direct Award for the Provision of Travel Cards - PURCH2907 - PPE1004357 Direct Award for the Provision of Travel Cards

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823887

## Provenance

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