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Online Programme delivery - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Sep 2018 at 00:00

Tender

20 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is inviting tenders for the contract titled "Online Programme delivery - University of Aberdeen," aimed at creating an online learning environment and developing online master's programmes. This procurement falls under the services category and has been classified within the education industry. The procurement method is open, allowing for a competitive field of bidders, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 24th May 2018. The contract, valued at £300,000, was signed on 19th September 2018. The delivery location is centred in Aberdeen, UK, and the process is currently complete, as indicated by the award notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and online learning services. Companies with expertise in developing online curricula, managing virtual learning environments, and providing technical support would be particularly well-suited to compete. The duration of the contract is three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions, making it an attractive prospect for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to establish a long-term partnership with a respected educational institution.

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Notice Title

Online Programme delivery - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for a service provider to support the creation of an online learning environment and the development of online master's programmes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is awarding contract for a service provider to support the creation of an online learning environment and the development of online master's programmes. This includes: advice in the development of the academic content, including the pedagogical approach; software support for the creation and design of the learning environment, including online submission of materials; and monitoring, recording and reporting of student engagement

Renewal: The contract shall be for three (3) year with options to extend for two (2) individual one (1) year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540138
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332681
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
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
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPDM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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