---
title: "NCA30785 Project Tounis"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000576747"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000576747.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-03-07"
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# NCA30785 Project Tounis

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000576747

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh recently completed a procurement process for the "NCA30785 Project Tounis," aimed at financing options within the education and medical research sectors. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £212,500, was signed on 18 January 2018, with all activities related to this tender conducted in Edinburgh, UK. Key contact for the buyer is Maria Dick, who can be reached at +44 1316517135.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in financial consultancy and debt financing solutions within the education sector. Firms with experience in providing strategic financial advice and options analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete in future procurements of this nature. The contract reflects a trend towards leveraging expert analysis for financial planning, making it a potential entry point for smaller firms looking to partner with larger institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

Phase 1 Review of debt finding options Prepare a succinct options paper setting out the available external debt financing options. Phase 2 Execution and preferred debt financing options

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Phase 1 Review of debt finding options Prepare a succinct options paper setting out the available external debt financing options. Phase 2 Execution and preferred debt financing option(s)

### Procurement Information

In 2015 EY advised Edinburgh on arranging a financial package that included insurance of a debut 100m GBP private placement and securing 200m GBP of European investment bank debt.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347823 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £212,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347823

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347823
  NCA30785 Project Tounis - Phase 1 Review of debt finding options Prepare a succinct options paper setting out the available external debt financing options. Phase 2 Execution and preferred debt financing options

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000576747

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