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Contract for the Provision of Business Systems Review

SRUC

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract entitled "Contract for the Provision of Business Systems Review" was initiated by SRUC located at Peter Wilson Building, Kings Buildings West Mains Road, Edinburgh, UK. The procurement falls under the "Higher Education, Research & Consultancy" industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure, reflecting transparency and accessibility. Key locations include SRUC Kings Building, Edinburgh (EH9 3JG). The tender was announced on 31st October 2024, with the submission deadline set for 29th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract award was finalised on 6th February 2025, with SUMS Consulting appointed as the supplier for this project valued at £82,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and systems review, particularly those with a focus on higher education and research sectors. Companies offering services in business systems evaluation and improvement will find this tender an excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise and grow their client base. The open procedure procurement method ensures that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can vie for the contract on an equal footing with larger companies, fostering a competitive and dynamic marketplace. Organisations looking to expand within the UK, especially those familiar with the higher education sector, will be well-suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Business Systems Review

Notice Description

SRUC invites tenders for the provision services relating to a review of current Business Systems. Full details are within the attached Invitation to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781935
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527871
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SRUC
Contact Name
Catriona Lawson
Contact Email
catriona.lawson@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315354000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3JG
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SRUC

SUMS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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