Planning

Research Methods and Methodologies

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

06 Jan 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited, located in Stirling, UK, is conducting a planned procurement process titled "Research Methods and Methodologies". This framework agreement seeks suppliers for multi-subject instructional materials for members of the Higher Education and Further Education sector in Scotland and the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The expected value of this procurement is approximately £1,000,000, and it falls under the goods category. Interested parties should note that a future communication date is set for 30 April 2020, when more details may be disclosed.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing educational resources such as eBooks, audio content, video materials, datasets, and case studies. Companies specialising in digital instructional materials and online platforms would find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to expand their market presence within the educational sector in Scotland. By participating in this process, businesses can engage with a broad network of educational bodies and libraries, fostering potential long-term partnerships and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Methods and Methodologies

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of multi subject area instructional materials which will be used by students,lecturers and researchers to provide guidance on the selection and application of various research methods. It is a requirement that the instructional material be provided via an online platform and will provide the end user with a single source to materials in the following formats, including but not limited to: - eBooks - Audio material - Video material - Datasets - Case Studies

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a Contractor/Contractors to provide multi subject area instructional materials which will be used in providing guidance in the selection and application of various research methods.. The resulting framework agreement will be open to: Members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) scurl.ac.uk/who-we-are/scurl-members/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000605639
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376324
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
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 East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376324
    Research Methods and Methodologies - The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of multi subject area instructional materials which will be used by students,lecturers and researchers to provide guidance on the selection and application of various research methods. It is a requirement that the instructional material be provided via an online platform and will provide the end user with a single source to materials in the following formats, including but not limited to: - eBooks - Audio material - Video material - Datasets - Case Studies

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