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Sustainability Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for the "Sustainability Framework" project, which falls under the education industry category. The project is situated in Edinburgh, UK, and the award stage of the procurement process was completed on 31st October 2024. The contract, valued at £67,217.24, was signed with NETpositive Futures Ltd. This initiative aims to embed sustainability across all areas of the University, providing a platform and engagement tool designed to drive and monitor change, primarily targeted at senior leaders within the institution. The procurement was executed through a limited method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as NETpositive Futures Ltd is the sole provider capable of delivering the required support and licences for the bespoke tool.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainability solutions and services. Companies specialising in bespoke sustainability tools, software support, and those offering niche expertise in environmental frameworks would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The specific focus on sustainability aligns with growing global trends, providing businesses a chance to establish strong relationships with higher education institutions. SMEs with unique technical capabilities in sustainability innovation and custom solutions can particularly benefit from engaging in such projects, tapping into the academic sector’s increasing demand for sustainable development practices.

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Notice Title

Sustainability Framework

Notice Description

The Sustainability Framework is a platform designed to facilitate the embedding of sustainability across all areas of the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Sustainability Framework is a best practice guide and engagement tool, designed to facilitate the embedding of sustainability across all areas of the University. Evolving out of the Sustainable Office Awards, the Framework is designed to be used by senior leaders to drive and monitor change.

Procurement Information

The supplier is the sole provider for the support and licences for the bespoke tool. Competition is absent for technical reasons, but only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795176
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527497
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,217 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETPOSITIVE FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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