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Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme

SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Funding Council is inviting tenders for the "Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme," aimed at enhancing financial support to Scottish universities. This procurement falls under the services category and is situated in Edinburgh, with the tender period ending on 13th August 2018 at 12:00 PM. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation, and the successful contract award was formally signed on 27th August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education services sector, particularly those with expertise in financial management and support services for educational institutions. Companies that are well-suited to engage in this tender are likely to be those with a strong background in financing, project management, and consultancy aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure. The potential value of up to £40 million in loan funding could provide a solid foundation for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme

Notice Description

The Scottish Further & Higher Education Funding Council invites tenders for the Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Funding Council (SFC), wishes to commission support for its University Financial Transactions Programme. This programme will distribute up to GBP 40m of loan funding in 2018-19 to Scottish universities to help improve their estates, under two broad themes Spend-to-save projects Strategic development of estates

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000550473
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329404
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Nicholls
Contact Email
knicholls@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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