Award

Provision of an Ethics System

UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the UHI Executive Office, centres on acquiring an Ethics System for the University of the Highlands and Islands and its academic partners. The tender is active and is in the tender stage, with an open procedure under the services category. The procurement is located in the Inverness region, UKM6. Interested bidders must submit their electronic submissions by 9:00 AM on 13th October 2025. The bid opening will occur on the same day, and the contract is set for a period of five years, with potential extensions of two one-year periods based on performance and need.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in software development and consultancy services with expertise in ethics systems. Suitable businesses that can demonstrate robust, innovative workflow solutions and competitive standard costing may find this tender beneficial. Prospective bidders should be capable of meeting economic criteria, including insurance and financial evidence, and be prepared to support electronic ordering and invoicing processes. This contract allows businesses to collaborate with a reputable educational institution, potentially leading to further projects and partnerships within the education sector.

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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-r6ebe6-0000807731
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546144
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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