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SCHOLAR Forum Subscription Renewal

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The SCHOLAR Forum Subscription Renewal tender was initiated by South Lanarkshire Council, located at Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on educational resources. The procurement method was selective, utilising a restricted procedure, and it has recently reached the award stage with the contract signed on 1st April 2020, valued at £114,479. This tender supports online educational resources critical for learning during current emergency circumstances and is relevant to educational institutions across South Lanarkshire.

This procurement process presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those that provide online learning platforms or resources. Companies that can deliver high-quality educational materials or support services for schools are well-suited to compete. Given the significance of online education during unforeseen events like the COVID-19 pandemic, firms that are agile and capable of producing engaging learning solutions may find significant prospects for growth and collaboration within this framework.

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Notice Title

SCHOLAR Forum Subscription Renewal

Notice Description

The SCHOLAR Forum partnership is a partnership between Association of Directors of Education in Scotland and Heriot Watt University. This is a not for profit organisation, funded by member subscriptions to benefit Scottish Education. They provide online educational resources and a virtual support network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SCHOLAR will provide online educational resources and a virtual support network. This includes access to materials hosted on a virtual learning platform covering 37 curriculum for excellence courses at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level.. This was a negotiated procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000619494
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384870
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£114,479 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20205 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
linda.haggat@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454597

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHOLAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384870
    SCHOLAR Forum Subscription Renewal - The SCHOLAR Forum partnership is a partnership between Association of Directors of Education in Scotland and Heriot Watt University. This is a not for profit organisation, funded by member subscriptions to benefit Scottish Education. They provide online educational resources and a virtual support network.

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