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title: "Provision of an Ethics System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807731"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE"
published: "2025-12-22"
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# Provision of an Ethics System

Buyer: UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807731

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the UHI Executive Office, centres on acquiring an Ethics System for the University of the Highlands and Islands and its academic partners. The tender is active and is in the tender stage, with an open procedure under the services category. The procurement is located in the Inverness region, UKM6. Interested bidders must submit their electronic submissions by 9:00 AM on 13th October 2025. The bid opening will occur on the same day, and the contract is set for a period of five years, with potential extensions of two one-year periods based on performance and need.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in software development and consultancy services with expertise in ethics systems. Suitable businesses that can demonstrate robust, innovative workflow solutions and competitive standard costing may find this tender beneficial. Prospective bidders should be capable of meeting economic criteria, including insurance and financial evidence, and be prepared to support electronic ordering and invoicing processes. This contract allows businesses to collaborate with a reputable educational institution, potentially leading to further projects and partnerships within the education sector.

## Notice

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of an Ethics System. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of an Ethics System. 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. Additional detail regarding this requirement is contained within the Invitation to Tender document and associated Appendices.

Renewal: The initial contract duration shall be five (5) years, from the date of Commencement of Contract. The University reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546144 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Please note that the timing for a future contract notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time. The earliest for which a contract notice would be published would be that of August 2029. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFONETICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546144
- 3 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538349

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=4
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix G - UK GDPR Data Processor Assurance Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=5
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix I - Conflict of Interest
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=6
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix K - Declaration of Non Involvement in Human Trafficking
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=7
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix L - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=8
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix J - Compliance Risk Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=9
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=10
  3rd September 2025 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=11
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix H - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=12
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix F - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=13
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix E - Commercial Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=1
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=2
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538349&idx=3
  3rd September 2025 - Appendix D - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538349
  Provision of an Ethics System - The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of an Ethics System. 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546144
  Provision of an Ethics System - The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of an Ethics System. 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807731
- https://www.uhi.ac.uk

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