---
title: "Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550473"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-27"
---

# Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme

Buyer: SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550473

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## Summary

The Scottish Funding Council is inviting tenders for the "Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme," aimed at enhancing financial support to Scottish universities. This procurement falls under the services category and is situated in Edinburgh, with the tender period ending on 13th August 2018 at 12:00 PM. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation, and the successful contract award was formally signed on 27th August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education services sector, particularly those with expertise in financial management and support services for educational institutions. Companies that are well-suited to engage in this tender are likely to be those with a strong background in financing, project management, and consultancy aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure. The potential value of up to £40 million in loan funding could provide a solid foundation for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Scottish Further & Higher Education Funding Council invites tenders for the Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Funding Council (SFC), wishes to commission support for its University Financial Transactions Programme. This programme will distribute up to GBP 40m of loan funding in 2018-19 to Scottish universities to help improve their estates, under two broad themes Spend-to-save projects Strategic development of estates

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329404 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329404
- 16 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325343

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325343&idx=1
  16th July 2018 - INVITATION TO TENDER
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325343&idx=2
  16th July 2018 - SFC Goods & Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325343
  Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme - The Scottish Further & Higher Education Funding Council invites tenders for the Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329404
  Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme - The Scottish Further & Higher Education Funding Council invites tenders for the Support Unit for SFC Financial Transactions Programme

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sfc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550473

## Provenance

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