---
title: "Due diligence of forecasts"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828050"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828050.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# Due diligence of forecasts

Buyer: SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828050

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Scottish Funding Council, titled "Due diligence of forecasts", falls under the services category within the education sector. The process is located in Edinburgh, UK and has completed the award stage. Key dates involved the signing date of the contract on 23rd October 2025. This procurement followed an open procedure method, yet ultimately pursued a direct award from the framework due to business need and urgency, with PricewaterhouseCoopers being awarded the contract valued at £170,000.

This tender creates growth opportunities primarily for large-scale consultancy firms specializing in finance due diligence within the education industry. While the procurement itself was brief due to the framework's direct award provision, businesses that align their services with the specific needs and conflict-free parameters of such frameworks, like PricewaterhouseCoopers, stand a greater chance to secure similar opportunities. Small and medium enterprises may need to explore different channels or industries to maximise their likelihood of winning tenders, as this procurement did not report any bids from SMEs or foreign entities. Businesses aiming to grow through public contracts should consider engaging with frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework for relevant opportunities.

## Notice

Due diligence of forecasts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553233 |
| 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 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 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 | £170,000 |

## 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553233

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553233
  Due diligence of forecasts - Due diligence of forecasts

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828050
- https://www.sfc.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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