Award

The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Mar 2022 at 09:20

Tender

13 Apr 2021 at 15:45

Planning

08 Mar 2021 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves West College Scotland initiating a tender titled "The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses." This tender falls under the industry category of training services and is located in Paisley, UK. The procurement method used is the open procedure, and it is currently at the planning stage, with a communication date set for 5th April 2021. Service providers interested in discussing this opportunity can request meetings via email before the deadline of 12th March 2021.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the educational and training sector, particularly those specialising in online learning resources and learner management systems. Companies capable of promoting educational courses and assisting in learner engagement from the West Region of Scotland would be well-suited to compete. Providers must also demonstrate technical capabilities and compliance with stringent financial regulations, making this an attractive opportunity for established training providers and organisations eager to expand their services within the educational framework.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses

Notice Description

The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses contract will include: assisting the College to source and enrol eligible learners providing approved online learning resources (with supplementary learning materials where relevant) providing a Learner Management System to track progress and encourage learners to submit their initial assignment

Lot Information

Lot 1

The College is looking to appoint a number of service providers to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the Provision of Online Learning Training Courses. This framework contract will include: -assisting the College to source and enrol eligible learners -providing approved online learning resources (with supplementary learning materials where relevant) -providing a Learner Management System to track progress and encourage learners to submit their initial assignment Service providers are also expected to provide the following services as part of the contract, at no extra cost to the College: -Promote the College portfolio of online courses to appropriate target audiences -Source learners from the West Region of Scotland -Ensure learners are tracked through the College enrolment process -Engage learners through welcome and introduction activity -Ensure that learners are inspired to continue beyond the initial learning milestones -Track learner progress throughout learner journey and liaise with the College -Liaise with the College on agreed target audiences to ensure planned and effective marketing and promotion campaigns

Renewal: Duration in months including extensions: 48 This contract is subject to Extension: Yes Description of Extension: Two extension periods of a maximum of 12 months each may be taken up by the College as detailed in the tender documentation in the PCS-T project referred to in this Contract Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029988
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006249-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@wcs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3006006060

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 4DR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

THE SKILLS NETWORK

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