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Glow User Research

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Education Scotland has awarded the contract for Glow User Research to Kin and Carta. The procurement was for services and involved conducting research engagements with local authorities in Scotland to understand the use of the online learning platform. The contract, valued at £96,750.00 GBP, was signed on 25th August 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and Education Scotland is located in Livingston, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that can provide user research services for online learning platforms. Companies offering digital technology services in the education sector would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Given the specified location of Scotland, businesses with a local presence or the ability to deliver services in the region would have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Glow User Research

Notice Description

The provision of user research capability to conduct research engagements with 32 local authorities in Scotland and other stakeholders to establish a greater understanding of current use of the online learning platform (Glow)and wider digital technologies, future needs and intentions. They will also complete relevant analysis of the research findings against the research goals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of user research capability to conduct research engagements with 32 local authorities in Scotland and other stakeholders to establish a greater understanding of current use of the online learning platform (Glow) and wider digital technologies, future needs and intentions. The Service Provider will also complete relevant analysis of the research findings against the research goals.. Additional research engagements above the initial maximum qty

Options: Additional research engagements above the initial maximum qty

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000748294
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491057
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20232 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
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIN AND CARTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491057
    Glow User Research - The provision of user research capability to conduct research engagements with 32 local authorities in Scotland and other stakeholders to establish a greater understanding of current use of the online learning platform (Glow)and wider digital technologies, future needs and intentions. They will also complete relevant analysis of the research findings against the research goals.

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