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Provision of an Ethics System

UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 09:28

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) recently completed a procurement process for the provision of an Ethics System, under the industry category of Software Supply Services, defined by CPV code 72268000. The procurement was managed on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners and involved an open procedure. The tender was first active in September 2025 and aimed to engage service providers capable of fulfilling the software requirements. This involved delivering services to the region of UKM6, with the final award confirmed to be Infonetica Ltd for the bid value of GBP 87,500. The procurement process, from initiation to award, witnessed its completion in December 2025.

This contract offers businesses specialising in software development and support significant growth opportunities, especially those capable of providing bespoke software solutions for academic institutions. Ideally suited for SMEs in the UK, the tender also emphasised the inclusion of subcontracting opportunities, representing 0.1% of the contract, thus engaging various levels of the supply chain. Companies experienced in developing and implementing complex software systems will find this an advantageous opportunity, rewarding innovation and a robust workflow and reporting solutions, as reflected in the award criteria with a major focus on quality and cost efficiency, encouraging competitive participation.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Ethics System

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of an Ethics System. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of an Ethics System. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners. Additional detail regarding this requirement is contained within the Invitation to Tender document and associated Appendices.

Renewal: The initial contract duration shall be five (5) years, from the date of Commencement of Contract. The University reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085233-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Please note that the timing for a future contract notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time. The earliest for which a contract notice would be published would be that of August 2029.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ayoung@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFONETICA

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