Award

The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Tender

13 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Planning

08 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The West College Scotland is currently engaged in the procurement process for "The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses". This contract falls under the education industry category and is based in Paisley, UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract officially awarded on 25 June 2021, valued at £1,000,000. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, allowing various service providers to participate in the process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in online education, training services, or digital learning resources. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies with a strong background in educational services and learner management systems would be well-suited to compete for participation in the multi-supplier framework set up by the college. This framework is designed to facilitate the provision of varied online learning resources, enabling service providers to engage with learners across the West Region of Scotland and promote the college's course offerings effectively.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses

Notice Description

The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses contract will include: assisting the College to source and enrol eligible learners providing approved online learning resources (with supplementary learning materials where relevant) providing a Learner Management System to track progress and encourage learners to submit their initial assignment

Lot Information

Lot 1

The College is looking to appoint a number of service providers to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the Provision of Online Learning Training Courses. This framework contract will include: -assisting the College to source and enrol eligible learners -providing approved online learning resources (with supplementary learning materials where relevant) -providing a Learner Management System to track progress and encourage learners to submit their initial assignment Service providers are also expected to provide the following services as part of the contract, at no extra cost to the College: -Promote the College portfolio of online courses to appropriate target audiences -Source learners from the West Region of Scotland -Ensure learners are tracked through the College enrolment process -Engage learners through welcome and introduction activity -Ensure that learners are inspired to continue beyond the initial learning milestones -Track learner progress throughout learner journey and liaise with the College -Liaise with the College on agreed target audiences to ensure planned and effective marketing and promotion campaigns

Renewal: Duration in months including extensions: 48 This contract is subject to Extension: Yes Description of Extension: Two extension periods of a maximum of 12 months each may be taken up by the College as detailed in the tender documentation in the PCS-T project referred to in this Contract Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646815
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442748
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
25 Jun 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
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@wcs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3006006060

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 4DR
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

THE SKILLS NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408945
    The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses - The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses contract will include: assisting the College to source and enrol eligible learners providing approved online learning resources (with supplementary learning materials where relevant) providing a Learner Management System to track progress and encourage learners to submit their initial assignment
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412023
    The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses - The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses contract will include: assisting the College to source and enrol eligible learners providing approved online learning resources (with supplementary learning materials where relevant) providing a Learner Management System to track progress and encourage learners to submit their initial assignment
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442748
    The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses - The Provision of Online Learning Training Courses contract will include: assisting the College to source and enrol eligible learners providing approved online learning resources (with supplementary learning materials where relevant) providing a Learner Management System to track progress and encourage learners to submit their initial assignment

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