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title: "Independent investigation into higher education institution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800830"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-10"
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# Independent investigation into higher education institution

Buyer: SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800830

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## Summary

The Scottish Funding Council, based in Edinburgh, undertook a public procurement process titled "Independent investigation into higher education institution," focusing on the education sector in the UK. This contract, which has reached the 'Award' stage, was initiated due to an urgent situation requiring immediate attention to investigate financial issues within a higher education institution. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to extreme urgency. The contract is valued at £423,000 and was officially signed on 14th April 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing high-quality investigation and consultancy services, particularly those with the capacity to manage acute and sensitive projects rapidly. Large firms with experience in financial analysis and advisory services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, as demonstrated by the award to BDO LLP, a renowned large-scale supplier. Businesses that thrive in fast-paced environments and can deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines should find similar opportunities advantageous for growth and market expansion.

## Notice

An independent investigation to determine the causes and contributing factors to the deterioration of a higher education institution's financial position.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An independent investigation to determine the causes and contributing factors to the deterioration of the higher education institution's financial position.

### Procurement Information

The award was required due to an urgent requirement for these services. This was brought about by a quickly developing and changing situation at the higher education institution. Further time pressure was been caused due an unsuccessful competition for these services in which 0 tenders were returned. (NB this was a competition under a Framework). SFC was therefore in a position where they need to appoint a provider urgently. The sensitive nature of this requirement meant it was not possible to delay further to carry out another competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541246 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £423,000 |

## 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 | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541246

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541246
  Independent investigation into higher education institution - An independent investigation to determine the causes and contributing factors to the deterioration of a higher education institution's financial position.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800830
- https://www.sfc.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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