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Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jun 2023 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

15 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Tender

15 Feb 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme is led by APUC Limited, a large central Purchasing Body based in Stirling, UK. This tender falls under the Education industry category and is currently at the planning stage. Key dates include a tender submission deadline extension to 24th March 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure for services in Scotland.

This tender for the TQFE Programme offers opportunities for businesses in the education sector. Potential competitors should have experience in delivering educational services and adhere to the specified quality and price criteria. Businesses with strong supply chain management, educational accreditation requirements, and the ability to meet submission terms are well-suited to compete. The tender aims to create a framework agreement with opportunities for renewal, fostering long-term relationships with successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Members of APUC -http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 3rd of May 2023 for a period of 24 months and expire on the 2nd of May 2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two 12-month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000721380
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480934
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

Contact Name
Jemma Wylie
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk, jemma.wylie@strath.ac.uk, omargasinska@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428968, +44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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