---
title: "Provision of an Online Career Development Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721211"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2023-02-02"
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# Provision of an Online Career Development Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721211

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands, located in Inverness, UK, is inviting tenders for the provision of an Online Career Development Platform. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 27th February 2023. This opportunity falls under the Education industry category and offers a chance for businesses to compete for a contract with a go-live date of 16th August 2023.

This tender process by the University of the Highlands and Islands presents a business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in goods delivery and online platforms. Interested businesses must comply with the specified selection criteria and submit their tender documents electronically. The contract period spans twenty-four months initially, with possible extensions subject to performance evaluation criteria set by the buying organisation.

## Notice

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of an Online Career Development Platform. 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, where enrolled students across the UHI Partnership will have access to the Platform.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of an Online Career Development Platform. A go-live date of Wednesday 16th August 2023 is essential. Additional detail regarding this requirement is contained within the Invitation to Tender document and associated Appendices. 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, where enrolled students across the UHI Partnership will have access to the Platform.

Renewal: The contract will commence for an initial term of twenty-four (24) months. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for three (3) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470264 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | February 2025 OR February 2026 OR February 2027 Please note that the timing for a future contract notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470264

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=15
  6th February 2023 - Appendix K - Technical Specifications V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=18
  6th February 2023 - Appendix K - Technical Specifications V3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=14
  6th February 2023 - Appendix K - Technical Specifications V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=17
  6th February 2023 - Appendix K - Technical Specifications V3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=16
  3rd February 2023 - Conflict of Interest Appendix
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=11
  3rd February 2023 - Appendix K - Technical Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=7
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix G - GDPR Vendor Data Processor Assurance Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=8
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix H - Cloud Risk Evaluation Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=9
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix I - Cloud Security Principles
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=10
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix J - Multi factor authentication (MFA)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=12
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix L - UHI CEC Reporting Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=13
  2nd February 2023 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=1
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=2
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=3
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=4
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix D - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=5
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470264&idx=6
  2nd February 2023 - Appendix F - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470264
  Provision of an Online Career Development Platform - The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of an Online Career Development Platform. 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, where enrolled students across the UHI Partnership will have access to the Platform.

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