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title: "Provision of an Ethics System"
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# Provision of an Ethics System

Buyer: UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0592bf

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) recently completed a procurement process for the provision of an Ethics System, under the industry category of Software Supply Services, defined by CPV code 72268000. The procurement was managed on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners and involved an open procedure. The tender was first active in September 2025 and aimed to engage service providers capable of fulfilling the software requirements. This involved delivering services to the region of UKM6, with the final award confirmed to be Infonetica Ltd for the bid value of GBP 87,500. The procurement process, from initiation to award, witnessed its completion in December 2025.

This contract offers businesses specialising in software development and support significant growth opportunities, especially those capable of providing bespoke software solutions for academic institutions. Ideally suited for SMEs in the UK, the tender also emphasised the inclusion of subcontracting opportunities, representing 0.1% of the contract, thus engaging various levels of the supply chain. Companies experienced in developing and implementing complex software systems will find this an advantageous opportunity, rewarding innovation and a robust workflow and reporting solutions, as reflected in the award criteria with a major focus on quality and cost efficiency, encouraging competitive participation.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085233-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 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. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### 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

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085233-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053367-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807731
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00101
- https://www.uhi.ac.uk

## Provenance

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