Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of the Highlands and Islands
Top-five suppliers hold 87% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What University of the Highlands and Islands buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest University of the Highlands and Islands contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
External Audit Services
Armstrong Watson · 2026-07-21
£360K
Provision of an Ethics System
Infonetica Ltd · 2025-12-22
£88K
Provision of Blackboard Ally
TET Limited · 2025-11-21
£52K
Hotel Services
Kingdom Services Group Limited · 2025-11-03
£2.4M
Hotel Services
Kingdom Services Group Limited · 2025-11-03
£2.4M
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Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions System
Provision of Travel Services
Provision of Travel Services
Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions System
Provision of Travel Services
Provision of Travel Services
Market analysis
Bidding into University of the Highlands and Islands — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
87%
Top-5 supplier share
39d
Avg response window
31d
Median response window
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Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to University of the Highlands and Islands
How much does University of the Highlands and Islands spend on procurement?
University of the Highlands and Islands awarded 54 contracts totalling £13.3M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 19 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £302K.
Who are University of the Highlands and Islands's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to University of the Highlands and Islands by total award value are Kingdom Services Group Limited, Stu3 Ltd, City Room Rentals. The top five suppliers together hold 87% of contract value.
What does University of the Highlands and Islands buy from suppliers?
University of the Highlands and Islands's procurement is concentrated in hotel accommodation services, software-related services, programming services of packaged software products, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for University of the Highlands and Islands contracts?
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What's the typical response window for University of the Highlands and Islands tenders?
University of the Highlands and Islands typically gives suppliers a median of 31 days to respond (average 39 days). Standard contract duration is around 0 months.
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