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Provision of a Learning Experience Platform and associated learning design transformation services.

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland is conducting a tender process for the provision of a Learning Experience Platform and associated learning design transformation services, aimed at redesigning approximately 300 modules in response to the need for flexible learning due to Covid-19. The procurement, classified under the education sector, is located across all UWS campuses, including Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, London, and Paisley. This limited procurement process, which did not require prior publication of a call for competition, is currently complete with a contract awarded on 27 July 2020 to Aula Education for a total value of £500,000, following a swift initiation to meet urgent educational needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational technology and learning design services, particularly those experienced in hybrid learning solutions. Companies capable of delivering flexible and user-friendly platforms that enhance student engagement, and those with innovative methodologies, will be well-positioned to compete. As the educational landscape evolves, suppliers adept at rapid deployment and transformative learning solutions can leverage this contract to establish long-term partnerships within the education sector and expand their business reach.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Learning Experience Platform and associated learning design transformation services.

Notice Description

Provision of a Learning Experience Platform and associated learning design transformation services. This will redesign approximately 300 modules in line with UWS Teaching and Learning principles, and best practice for hybrid learning, in light of the need to have students study flexibly off campus during Covid-19. The technology platform provides a community-centred technology to ensure the student experience is maintained.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Learning Experience Platform and associated learning design transformation services. This will redesign approximately 300 modules in line with UWS Teaching and Learning principles, and best practice for hybrid learning, in light of the need to have students study flexibly off campus during Covid-19. The technology platform provides a community-centred technology to ensure the student experience is maintained.

Procurement Information

The procurement is necessary to done at speed due to the current global pandemic which necessitates students' learning to be delivered flexibly in a model never used by the university before. Using another procurement route or provider would pose risk that the project could not be completed in time for the beginning of the next semester. The platform and the associated learning design services have been piloted on one programme and demonstrated that they are able to enable us to do this at pace.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000624905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391394
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483943

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AULA EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390017
    Provision of a Learning Experience Platform and associated learning design transformation services. - Provision of a Learning Experience Platform and associated learning design transformation services. This will redesign approximately 300 modules in line with UWS Teaching and Learning principles, and best practice for hybrid learning, in light of the need to have students study flexibly off campus during Covid-19. The technology platform provides a community-centred technology to ensure the student experience is maintained.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391394
    Provision of a Learning Experience Platform and associated learning design transformation services. - Provision of a Learning Experience Platform and associated learning design transformation services. This will redesign approximately 300 modules in line with UWS Teaching and Learning principles, and best practice for hybrid learning, in light of the need to have students study flexibly off campus during Covid-19. The technology platform provides a community-centred technology to ensure the student experience is maintained.

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