Award

Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Tender

08 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Glasgow Caledonian University, which is seeking contractors for the "Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching" as part of its educational services. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the Award stage. The tender period closed on 11 February 2020, and the contract, valued at £1,700,448, was signed on 7 August 2020. The service will be delivered at the university or accessible locations in Glasgow, covering languages such as French, Spanish, German, and Italian across various proficiency levels.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in language instruction and educational services, particularly those capable of delivering a range of courses from beginner to advanced levels in multiple languages. Companies that excel in innovative teaching methods, including blended learning approaches, will be well-positioned to compete. In addition, potential providers should possess the necessary qualifications and experience to meet the university's requirements, thereby creating favourable conditions for business growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching

Notice Description

The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. Competence in a foreign language is regarded as valuable in many areas of professional life, and because of this, a wide range of the programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University offer language options. It is anticipated that students will be interested in a range of levels of language learning including; beginners', preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across all levels. Potential providers of Modern Foreign Language services must be able to provide these language options.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. Competence in a foreign language is regarded as valuable in many areas of professional life, and because of this, a wide range of the programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University offer language options. It is anticipated that students will be interested in a range of levels of language learning including; beginners', preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across all levels. Potential providers of Modern Foreign Language services must be able to provide these language options. Students can be taught either a) in a traditional classroom/language Laboratory environment with an element of online learning if appropriate; or b) through blended learning with a predominantly online component using an established Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which will include some face-to-face tutorial contact. The classes will aim to develop the student's general language skills, which will be of value in both working life and social situations. The classes must also provide students with a sound knowledge of relevant aspects of the contemporary society of the country in question. Each student will have a tutor who will mark and offer feedback on written and spoken tutor-marked assignments, as well as providing advice and guidance both individually and to a tutor group.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000608540
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395131
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,700,448 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Contract term is 3 years. The University reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413313578, +44 1413755426

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
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
Southside Central
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching - The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. Competence in a foreign language is regarded as valuable in many areas of professional life, and because of this, a wide range of the programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University offer language options. It is anticipated that students will be interested in a range of levels of language learning including; beginners', preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across all levels. Potential providers of Modern Foreign Language services must be able to provide these language options.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395131
    Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching - The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. Competence in a foreign language is regarded as valuable in many areas of professional life, and because of this, a wide range of the programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University offer language options. It is anticipated that students will be interested in a range of levels of language learning including; beginners', preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across all levels. Potential providers of Modern Foreign Language services must be able to provide these language options.

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