Independent investigation into higher education institution

Concepts

• edinburgh
• legal advisory and information
• investigation services
• higher education institution
• the higher education institutions financial position
• a higher education institutions financial position
• independent investigation
• an independent investigation
• higher
• institution

Location

Edinburgh

Description

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

Total Quantity or Scope

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

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

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.

Other 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. (SC Ref:800830)