Planning

Research Methods and Methodologies

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

24 May 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is currently in the planning stage. APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, UK, has issued a tender titled "Research Methods and Methodologies" in the Education sector. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement for the provision of instructional materials for the HE/FE sector in Scotland and SCURL members. The deadline for future notices related to this tender is set for September 30, 2023, with a total contract value of £2,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in providing multi-subject instructional materials, such as eBooks, audio and video materials, datasets, and case studies. Businesses catering to the education sector, especially those offering online educational resources, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The resulting framework agreement will benefit students, lecturers, and researchers by providing a single platform for accessing a variety of research methods guidance materials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Methods and Methodologies

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of multi subject area instructional materials which will be used by students,lecturers and researchers to provide guidance on the selection and application of various research methods. It is a requirement that the instructional material be provided via an online platform and will provide the end user with a single source to materials in the following formats, including but not limited to: - eBooks - Audio material - Video material - Datasets - Case Studies

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a Contractor/Contractors to provide multi subject area instructional materials which will be used in providing guidance in the selection and application of various research methods.. The resulting framework agreement will be open to: Members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) scurl.ac.uk/who-we-are/scurl-members/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000733059
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479175
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Lorona Watts
Contact Email
lwatts@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428950

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479175
    Research Methods and Methodologies - The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of multi subject area instructional materials which will be used by students,lecturers and researchers to provide guidance on the selection and application of various research methods. It is a requirement that the instructional material be provided via an online platform and will provide the end user with a single source to materials in the following formats, including but not limited to: - eBooks - Audio material - Video material - Datasets - Case Studies

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