Award

The Supply and Delivery of City No-Code Pilot Programme

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 13:57

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Glasgow College has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of City No-Code Pilot Programme," under the industry category of application service providers. This initiative, relevant to the services sector, aims to support new business models and innovative ventures. The procurement was managed through an open procedure, with the award decision made on 18th September 2025. The contract covers services to be delivered in the UKM82 location, corresponding to Glasgow, United Kingdom. Key components of this procurement include programme delivery services to support early-stage founders lacking formal tech education and access to development funding, alongside no-code bootcamps and training sessions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in application service provision, particularly those with expertise in supporting innovation and start-ups. Companies capable of delivering quality training and development programmes, including those focusing on sustainability and scalability, are well-suited to compete. SMEs, demonstrated by the award to the small and medium enterprise "Greater Things," have potential opportunities for growth. The contract, valued at approximately £208,333.33, reflects a commitment to fostering technological entrepreneurship and skill development in the region, making it an attractive venture for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in education and innovation support.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of City No-Code Pilot Programme

Notice Description

Programme delivery services for a Regional No-Code pilot programme to support new business models by existing businesses and the establishment of new innovative business ventures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Programme delivery services for a Regional No-Code pilot programme to support new business models by existing businesses and the establishment of new innovative business ventures. There is a requirement to support early-stage founders interested in app building (but without formal tech education or access to development funding) and No-Code bootcamps and associated training of mixed student cohorts + train-the-trainer session with tutors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ddc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057770-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months 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
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Amie McCrudden
Contact Email
amie.mccrudden@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413755316

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREATER THINGS

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