Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 5 May 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the University of Strathclyde regarding the future development of the Technology and Innovation Zone at the campus, in light of reports that the procurement procedure for the design and construction of the planned Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) East and West Buildings has been discontinued.
The Scottish Government has not held discussions with the University of Strathclyde regarding the procurement procedure for the design and construction of the planned Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) East and West Buildings.
Procurement matters are the responsibility of Higher Education Institutions as autonomous bodies, however they must comply with the terms of their Financial Memorandum with the Scottish Funding Council, and the principles of good governance set out in the Scottish Code of Good HE Governance.