Award

Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2020 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2020 at 00:00

Tender

20 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme is managed by APUC Limited, located in Stirling, UK. This contract pertains to the educational services industry and is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 2nd June 2020, with a total contract value of £800,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was initially announced on 20th March 2020, with an application deadline that was extended to 7th May 2020 due to staffing issues.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational delivery and training services, particularly those capable of providing blended learning solutions, including face-to-face workshops and online assessment options. Companies that are accredited Teaching Education Institutes (TEIs) and possess relevant qualifications and experience in the further education sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the professional standards of educators within Scotland's Colleges.

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Notice Title

Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector. The delivery mechanism will be a Blended Learning Method of Delivery including Institution based Face to Face Workshops; Assessment & Online Options

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector. The delivery will be a Blended Learning Method of Delivery including Institution based Face To Face; Workshops; Assessment & an Online option

Renewal: The Authority reserves to right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutional requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617601
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392182
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Alice Ng
Contact Email
acahill@apuc-scot.ac.uk, ang@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY

THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384152
    Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector. The delivery mechanism will be a Blended Learning Method of Delivery including Institution based Face to Face Workshops; Assessment & Online Options
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392182
    Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector. The delivery mechanism will be a Blended Learning Method of Delivery including Institution based Face to Face Workshops; Assessment & Online Options

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