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Micro Courses for UoE Student Experience Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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11 Jun 2024 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to GoodCourse Limited for the provision of digital micro learning courses to improve students' wellbeing and safety. The contract, valued at £228,075, will run for 3 years, starting in September 2024. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category, with a procurement method of an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender by the University of Edinburgh presents a growth opportunity for businesses offering digital micro-learning solutions focused on student welfare and experience topics. Suppliers with expertise in delivering micro-courses via SMS text and email, meeting technical criteria and quality standards, would be suitable candidates. The University's Student Experience Services aims to enhance student wellbeing through engaging and inclusive digital learning materials.

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Notice Title

Micro Courses for UoE Student Experience Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to CD Course Limited for delivery of digital micro learning courses, accessed via SMS text and email, to all new UG, PGT and possibly PGR students for the 2024/25 academic year. This follows a successful pilot last year, we would like to repeat this initiative in the 2023/24. The contract will run for 3 years. These micro courses support the University to meet its duty of care for students' wellbeing and safety on campus and is a critical annual activity for new students. For the last 12 months we have been speaking to other universities in the UK and undertaking extensive web research to see if there are any other similar providers with an understanding of the UK context who can deliver similar material as micro learning courses delivered vis SMS text and email. To date, GoodCourse has been the only provider capable of meeting all of our requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to Good Course Limited for provision of digital micro courses, distributable via SMS, for accessed via SMS text and email, to all new UG, PGT and possibly PGR students. Following a successful pilot last year, we would like to repeat this initiative in the 2024/24 academic year with the first courses being delivered to new students starting in September 2024. These courses engage students on key student welfare and experience topics (for example consent, bystander training), with the aim of supporting the University's Code of Student Conduct, improving student experience and promoting inclusive behaviours. Following lengthy review of available options on the market the University's Student Experience Services is confident that the awarded supplier is the only provider on the market capable of meeting our specification and required timelines.

Procurement Information

The contract awarded is for provision of digital micro courses, distributable via SMS, for accessed via SMS text and email, to all new UG, PGT and possibly PGR students. Following a successful pilot last year, we would like to repeat this initiative in the 2024/24 academic year with the first courses being delivered to new students starting in September 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046f28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018067-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£228,075 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
John Porter
Contact Email
john.porter@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOODCOURSE

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