Tender

Provision of a cloud-based e-Learning Platform

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

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Tender

26 Oct 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, initiated by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, seeks proposals for the "Provision of a cloud-based e-Learning Platform". This tender falls under the environmental protection category and is located in Stirling, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with submissions due by 27 November 2017. The awarding of the contract is expected to start on the same date, with the service to begin on 8 January 2018, and the contract covering an initial period until 31 March 2021, subject to renewal options.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud technology and e-learning solutions, particularly those offering ongoing technical support. Firms that are well-versed in creating user-friendly digital platforms and can demonstrate a solid understanding of the requirements will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on accessibility and the ability to track learning achievements, potential bidders should have experience in delivering cloud-based services that meet organisational training needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a cloud-based e-Learning Platform

Notice Description

Zero Waste Scotland invites proposals for the provision of a new or existing cloud-based e-Learning platform solution, including ongoing technical support. Proposed solutions must be easy to use, accessible to all staff regardless of location, and capable of providing a clear record of meaningful learning and development experiences and achievements that can be utilised by staff within their work for Zero Waste Scotland and beyond.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Zero Waste Scotland invites proposals for the provision of a new or existing cloud-based e-Learning platform solution, including ongoing technical support. Proposed solutions must be easy to use, accessible to all staff regardless of location, and capable of providing a clear record of meaningful learning and development experiences and achievements that can be utilised by staff within their work for Zero Waste Scotland and beyond. The deliverable for this contract will be a hosted, cloud-based e-learning platform for Zero Waste Scotland, with ongoing technical support provided to ensure constant uptime and a positive user experience. It is expected that the completed e-Learning platform will be launched for the beginning of the new financial year (2018-2019), but may be completed at any time prior to this. The ongoing technical support will commence with the launch of the completed e-Learning platform for Zero Waste Scotland and shall be for an initial period of 36 months.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Zero Waste Scotland will consider options to extend the contract by up to a further three 12-month periods in order to maintain ongoing technical support. These extensions will be considered annually to coincide with the conclusion of existing support arrangements, and are subject to continued business need and funding, and to satisfactory performance of the contractor during delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000516697
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299220
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@zerowastescotland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786433930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1QZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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