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Provision of Distance Learning Services & Materials

North East Scotland College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2026 at 15:40

Award Notice
Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College procured distance learning services and learning materials for delivery in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The requirement covers e-learning, training programme and vocational training services, including specialist and industrial and technical training, training software packages, information systems and training software development. This is a service contract supporting the College’s education and training activities. The work would suit providers able to combine online learning content and delivery with appropriate digital platforms, training materials and vocational or specialist course provision. The requirement was managed by North East Scotland College, based at its Aberdeen City Campus. The procurement used the classification for e-learning services (CPV 80420000), with additional classifications covering training services, software and software development.

The procurement has been awarded: The Skills Network was selected, following an open procedure, with three electronic bids received. The contract was signed on 11 August 2026 and is active. The estimated tender value was £741,000; the recorded contract value is £370,500. The contract period is 1,080 days, with the College reserving the right to extend it by up to two further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need. The sole lot was evaluated on quality and price, weighted 60% and 40% respectively. Bids had to be submitted electronically in English, and variants were not permitted. The tender submission deadline was 1 May 2026 at 17:00, and the bid validity period was 90 days.

This award shows a defined requirement for a substantial distance-learning offer within the further-education sector, combining online course delivery, learning materials, vocational and specialist training, and supporting software. Suppliers best placed to compete for a future requirement would be established e-learning or training organisations with the ability to develop, host and maintain digital learning content, provide suitable training software, and deliver industrial, technical or vocational programmes. Evidence of quality would be important because quality carried greater weight than price in the evaluation. Competitors should also be able to manage electronic tendering and support the College’s electronic ordering, payment and invoicing arrangements. The participation of three bidders, including one SME, indicates competition from both larger providers and smaller specialist businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Distance Learning Services & Materials

Notice Description

Award of contract for of the provision of distance learning services and materials to North East Scotland College - please refer to the attached documents for more information

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for of the provision of distance learning services and materials to North East Scotland College - please refer to the attached documents for more information

Renewal: . The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076358-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48931000 - Training software package

72212931 - Training software development services

80420000 - E-learning services

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
£741,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£741,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£370,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North East Scotland College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Skills Network

Further Information

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