--- title: "University Financial Transactions (FT) Programme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000728778" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728778" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000728778.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000728778.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-31" --- # University Financial Transactions (FT) Programme Buyer: SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000728778 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728778) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000728778.json) ## Summary The Scottish Funding Council has recently completed the award process for the tender titled "University Financial Transactions (FT) Programme" within the Education industry category. The procurement took place in Edinburgh, UK, with the Scottish Funding Council as the buying organization. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the awarded contract was signed on 4th July 2023. The main aim of this tender was to support the University Financial Transactions Programme for the financial year 2023-2026. This tender provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete for contracts related to managing and delivering the University Financial Transactions Programme, focusing on activities such as inviting applications, evaluating proposals, project monitoring, and reporting. Businesses with expertise in providing services to universities, application assessment, financial knowledge, and project management would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The awarded contract for this tender was granted to QMPF LLP, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to successfully engage with the public procurement sector through such opportunities. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497550 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 4 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 | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497550 - 14 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476274 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR476274&idx=1 14th April 2023 - University FT Programme Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR476274&idx=2 14th April 2023 - University FT Programme Response Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR476274&idx=3 14th April 2023 - University FT Programme Pricing Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR476274&idx=4 14th April 2023 - SFC Professional Services Draft Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476274 University Financial Transactions (FT) Programme - To support the Scottish Funding Council's University Financial Transactions Programme for the financial year (FY) 2023-2026. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497550 University Financial Transactions (FT) Programme - To support the Scottish Funding Council's University Financial Transactions Programme for the financial year (FY) 2023-2026. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728778 - https://www.sfc.ac.uk - https://www.sfc.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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