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title: "Provision of External Assurance Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811697"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# Provision of External Assurance Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811697

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the University of Strathclyde, focuses on the "Provision of External Assurance Services" in the education sector. This project supports the implementation of a new HR and Payroll system at the University, located in Glasgow, UKM82. The process was conducted using an open procedure under the main procurement category of services. The latest stage of the process is the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 22nd August 2025. The procurement involved an open competition with details of the project originally announced in the prior tender stage. The awarded contract is valued at £130,508.50 and falls under the CPV classification 72224200.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transformation and HR system implementations, particularly those experienced in the iTrent HR system or similar projects in the higher education space. The supplier is expected to offer impartial project oversight, identify delivery risks, and provide expert assessments to enhance programme governance. The call-off was made from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework, specifically the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) – Lot 3: Complex & Transformation, allowing for potential expansions into broader digital transformation initiatives. Large businesses with a proven track record in similar assurance roles, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers who have been awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete in this context.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde (UoS) is currently implementing a new (HR & Payroll) HRP System. To support successful implementation, the University seeks the services of a supplier to assess the feasibility, completeness, and realism of the HRP implementation plan, to determine whether the project, as currently scoped and scheduled, shall be delivered successfully (on time, within budget, and to required quality standards) and to provide on-going assurance services throughout the remainder of the project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful supplier shall have experience in conducting similar implementations or assurance reviews, ideally in the higher education sector or involving iTrent or similar HR systems. Whilst the focus of this mini competition is in relation to the HRP System, the University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the scope of the services across other Digital Transformation or strategic change initiatives. The awarded supplier is required to provide impartial oversight, support the early identification of delivery risks, and offer evidence-based recommendations that contribute to the successful achievement of programme objectives. The assurance provider will operate in an advisory capacity, offering constructive challenge and validation to support informed decision-making. The principal objectives of the assurance services are to: - Identify potential risks to delivery at the current stage of the process and throughout the lifecycle of the programme - Provide expert, independent assessments of programme governance, delivery frameworks, and organisational readiness - Support effective decision-making at key project milestones - Offer clear, actionable recommendations grounded in analysis and best practice - Improve transparency, oversight, and stakeholder confidence in programme delivery This requirement will be fulfilled by Call off from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - Lot 3: Complex & Transformation. This requirement will be fulfilled by Call off from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - Lot 3: Complex & Transformation

Options: Whilst the focus of this mini competition is in relation to the HRP System, the University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the scope of the services across other Digital Transformation or strategic change initiatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540419 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 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 | £130,508 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540419

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540419
  Provision of External Assurance Services - The University of Strathclyde (UoS) is currently implementing a new (HR & Payroll) HRP System. To support successful implementation, the University seeks the services of a supplier to assess the feasibility, completeness, and realism of the HRP implementation plan, to determine whether the project, as currently scoped and scheduled, shall be delivered successfully (on time, within budget, and to required quality standards) and to provide on-going assurance services throughout the remainder of the project.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811697

## Provenance

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