Award

UWS: Provision of a Supported Social Learning Platform

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2021 at 00:00

Tender

17 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland is seeking a strategic partner for the "Provision of a Supported Social Learning Platform", aimed at enhancing their student learning ecosystem towards 2030. This initiative falls under the education sector and is located in Paisley, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period has already concluded as of 22nd January 2021, following an award announcement dated 1st May 2021. The total contract value is £2,610,300, and the project aims to incorporate advancements in technologies such as AI, AR, and VR into the learning design.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of offering innovative educational technology solutions, particularly those with expertise in AI, AR, VR, and diverse learning methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms with a focus on educational services and technology integration would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. They have the potential to contribute to the ongoing transformation of educational practices while expanding their market reach within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

UWS: Provision of a Supported Social Learning Platform

Notice Description

We are seeking a strategic partner with whom to develop our student learning ecosystem towards the year 2030. We are not looking to procure a fixed system which will perform in the current environment; we are seeking to secure a relationship that will assist us in benefitting from the most appropriate inputs into learning design as technology develops, and students needs and expectations evolve. In particular we want 1. to be in a position to exploit opportunities in AI, AR and VR as they develop, 2. in parallel with developing innovative approaches to teaching and assessment, and 3. supporting our staff as they transition to managing a less homogeneous student population who want to engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, across a wide range of diverse academic disciplines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking a strategic partner with whom to develop our student learning ecosystem towards the year 2030. We are not looking to procure a fixed system which will perform in the current environment; we are seeking to secure a relationship that will assist us in benefitting from the most appropriate inputs into learning design as technology develops, and students needs and expectations evolve. In particular we want 1. to be in a position to exploit opportunities in AI, AR and VR as they develop, 2. in parallel with developing innovative approaches to teaching and assessment, and 3. supporting our staff as they transition to managing a less homogeneous student population who want to engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, across a wide range of diverse academic disciplines.

Renewal: The initial contract duration will be for 36 months with the option for an additional 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000639137
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413910
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,610,300 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20214 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402652&idx=3
    13th January 2021 - Mandatory Technical Requirements Completion Sheet to be submitted with your tender.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402652&idx=1
    21st December 2020 - Invitation to Tender Document - 12th December 2020
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402652
    UWS: Provision of a Supported Social Learning Platform - We are seeking a strategic partner with whom to develop our student learning ecosystem towards the year 2030. We are not looking to procure a fixed system which will perform in the current environment; we are seeking to secure a relationship that will assist us in benefitting from the most appropriate inputs into learning design as technology develops, and students needs and expectations evolve. In particular we want 1. to be in a position to exploit opportunities in AI, AR and VR as they develop, 2. in parallel with developing innovative approaches to teaching and assessment, and 3. supporting our staff as they transition to managing a less homogeneous student population who want to engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, across a wide range of diverse academic disciplines.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413910
    UWS: Provision of a Supported Social Learning Platform - We are seeking a strategic partner with whom to develop our student learning ecosystem towards the year 2030. We are not looking to procure a fixed system which will perform in the current environment; we are seeking to secure a relationship that will assist us in benefitting from the most appropriate inputs into learning design as technology develops, and students needs and expectations evolve. In particular we want 1. to be in a position to exploit opportunities in AI, AR and VR as they develop, 2. in parallel with developing innovative approaches to teaching and assessment, and 3. supporting our staff as they transition to managing a less homogeneous student population who want to engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, across a wide range of diverse academic disciplines.

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