Award

University Financial Transactions (FT) Programme

SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2024 at 08:46

Tender

14 Apr 2023 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Funding Council has completed the procurement of Project Management Consultancy Services for their University Financial Transactions Programme. This programme spans the financial years 2023-2026 and aims to manage and deliver various activities, including inviting applications, evaluating proposals, and project monitoring. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with QMPF LLP being the active supplier located in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender for Project Management Consultancy Services by the Scottish Funding Council provides growth opportunities for businesses adept at project management in the consultancy services industry. Businesses capable of managing and delivering activities such as application evaluation, monitoring, and providing guidance to applicants would be well-suited to compete. The contract was signed on 4th July 2023, offering a window for potential suppliers to enter the market and showcase their expertise in the field.

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Notice Title

University Financial Transactions (FT) Programme

Notice Description

To support the Scottish Funding Council's University Financial Transactions Programme for the financial year (FY) 2023-2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SFC require support to manage and deliver the programme. The programme and support require a supplier who will provide a service that includes the following Activities, Invite Applications, Evaluate Proposals, Project Monitoring and Reporting. The supplier must be able to demonstrate and be capable of providing these services in a similar context and key skills will include, Inviting universities to submit suitable proposals, Developing and improving the application process, Manage the milestones in the application process and provide information to demonstrate performance, Providing guidance and support to applicants, Managing and administering the invitation process, Receiving, recording and monitoring applications, Assessment using objective criteria to evaluate and assess applications consistently, Technical and commercial / financial knowledge and skills to assess and evaluate applications, monitor projects and reporting, Prioritising applications based on agreed criteria, Provide advice and support to SFC on the performance of individual and projects overall in terms of performance, repayments and Net Zero contributions.

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional one plus one years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03beb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003145-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Three years from Contract Award (subject to continuing funding) and plus one, plus one year options to extend.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance@sfc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313136500

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QMPF

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