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PROGRAMME DIRECTOR SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

University of Aberdeen

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen procured consultancy services to lead and support the King’s Innovation Hub / Quarter, a major institutional initiative. The work covers programme leadership and strategic programme support, including governance and development of business cases compliant with the UK Government’s Green Book. The consultant is responsible for preparing both an Outline Business Case and a Full Business Case. The procurement is for services rather than construction works: the requirement centres on programme direction, institutional planning and business-case development. Delivery is for the University in Aberdeen, Scotland. The University of Aberdeen is both the buyer and the organisation managing the procurement.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to SWG Consultancy Ltd. The University used an open procedure, with one lot covering the programme director and strategic programme support services. Three bids were received, including two from small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract value is £97,780. The contract was signed on 13 October 2026 and is active. Its stated duration is 360 days. The tender deadline was 14 September 2026. The requirement included Green Book-compliant development of an Outline Business Case and a Full Business Case; the procurement information does not state a separate scoring breakdown or detailed selection thresholds.

This award shows demand at the University of Aberdeen for consultancy that combines senior programme leadership with practical governance and strategic business-case work for a major institutional initiative. A credible competitor when this requirement next reaches the market would need demonstrable capability to direct complex programmes, support effective governance and develop robust Outline and Full Business Cases in line with the Green Book. The scope favours a consultancy able to connect institutional strategy with structured programme delivery and formal investment appraisal, rather than a supplier focused only on construction delivery. The award went to a consultancy and attracted three bids, including two from SMEs, indicating that this scale of specialist advisory requirement was competed by firms of different sizes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Notice Description

Award of contract for a suitably qualified consultancy provider to deliver Programme Director services and strategic programme support for a major institutional initiative, the King's Innovation Hub / Quarter. The successful supplier will provide programme leadership, governance support and Green Book-compliant business case development, including preparation of an Outline Business Case (OBC) and Full Business Case (FBC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a suitably qualified consultancy provider to deliver Programme Director services and strategic programme support for a major institutional initiative, the King's Innovation Hub / Quarter. The successful supplier will provide programme leadership, governance support and Green Book-compliant business case development, including preparation of an Outline Business Case (OBC) and Full Business Case (FBC).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840752
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566566
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
University of Aberdeen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWG Consultancy Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562755
    PROGRAMME DIRECTOR SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN - The University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultancy provider to deliver Programme Director services and strategic programme support for a major institutional initiative, the King's Innovation Hub / Quarter. The successful supplier will provide programme leadership, governance support and Green Book-compliant business case development, including preparation of an Outline Business Case (OBC) and Full Business Case (FBC).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566566
    PROGRAMME DIRECTOR SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN - Award of contract for a suitably qualified consultancy provider to deliver Programme Director services and strategic programme support for a major institutional initiative, the King's Innovation Hub / Quarter. The successful supplier will provide programme leadership, governance support and Green Book-compliant business case development, including preparation of an Outline Business Case (OBC) and Full Business Case (FBC).

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