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title: "University Financial Transactions (FT) Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03beb3"
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# University Financial Transactions (FT) Programme

Buyer: SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03beb3

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## Summary

The Scottish Funding Council has completed the procurement of Project Management Consultancy Services for their University Financial Transactions Programme. This programme spans the financial years 2023-2026 and aims to manage and deliver various activities, including inviting applications, evaluating proposals, and project monitoring. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with QMPF LLP being the active supplier located in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender for Project Management Consultancy Services by the Scottish Funding Council provides growth opportunities for businesses adept at project management in the consultancy services industry. Businesses capable of managing and delivering activities such as application evaluation, monitoring, and providing guidance to applicants would be well-suited to compete. The contract was signed on 4th July 2023, offering a window for potential suppliers to enter the market and showcase their expertise in the field.

## Notice

To support the Scottish Funding Council's University Financial Transactions Programme for the financial year (FY) 2023-2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SFC require support to manage and deliver the programme. The programme and support require a supplier who will provide a service that includes the following Activities, Invite Applications, Evaluate Proposals, Project Monitoring and Reporting. The supplier must be able to demonstrate and be capable of providing these services in a similar context and key skills will include, Inviting universities to submit suitable proposals, Developing and improving the application process, Manage the milestones in the application process and provide information to demonstrate performance, Providing guidance and support to applicants, Managing and administering the invitation process, Receiving, recording and monitoring applications, Assessment using objective criteria to evaluate and assess applications consistently, Technical and commercial / financial knowledge and skills to assess and evaluate applications, monitor projects and reporting, Prioritising applications based on agreed criteria, Provide advice and support to SFC on the performance of individual and projects overall in terms of performance, repayments and Net Zero contributions.

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional one plus one years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003145-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Three years from Contract Award (subject to continuing funding) and plus one, plus one year options to extend. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 5HD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QMPF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003145-2024
- 14 Apr 2023 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010762-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728778
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00381
- https://www.sfc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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