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Due diligence of forecasts

SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Scottish Funding Council, titled "Due diligence of forecasts", falls under the services category within the education sector. The process is located in Edinburgh, UK and has completed the award stage. Key dates involved the signing date of the contract on 23rd October 2025. This procurement followed an open procedure method, yet ultimately pursued a direct award from the framework due to business need and urgency, with PricewaterhouseCoopers being awarded the contract valued at £170,000.

This tender creates growth opportunities primarily for large-scale consultancy firms specializing in finance due diligence within the education industry. While the procurement itself was brief due to the framework's direct award provision, businesses that align their services with the specific needs and conflict-free parameters of such frameworks, like PricewaterhouseCoopers, stand a greater chance to secure similar opportunities. Small and medium enterprises may need to explore different channels or industries to maximise their likelihood of winning tenders, as this procurement did not report any bids from SMEs or foreign entities. Businesses aiming to grow through public contracts should consider engaging with frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework for relevant opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Due diligence of forecasts

Notice Description

Due diligence of forecasts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828050
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553233
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20255 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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