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Business Simulation Software (Online Platform)

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University is conducting a procurement process for a Business Simulation Software (Online Platform) aimed at enhancing educational experiences for Business School students. This process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on December 7, 2021. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, with a focus on goods in the education sector. The contract was valued at £62,250 and is associated with the delivery location in Edinburgh, with an emphasis on online capabilities for team-based business simulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational software solutions, particularly those offering online platforms for training and simulation. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in academic tools, e-learning systems, or simulation software would be well-positioned to compete. The competitive landscape may also favour businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to learning and collaboration within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Business Simulation Software (Online Platform)

Notice Description

Business Simulation online platform where Business School students can compete in teams in various simulating business scenarios.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Business Simulation online platform where students from our first-year Business School cohort can compete in teams in various simulating business scenarios.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract by 24 months in two twelve month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000652637
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435878
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Fred Davidson
Contact Email
f.davidson@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513700

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS SMART INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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