Award

Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching (GCU)

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

20 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) teaching. The contract, identified as GC-UNI-2024-01, pertains to the delivery of language education services through various academic programmes including the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business with Languages (IBL), the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business, and the Master of Urban Climate and Sustainability (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters). The contract, valued at GBP 659,000, was signed on 2 August 2024 and involves a comprehensive curriculum covering French, Spanish, German, and Italian across multiple proficiency levels. The entire language teaching programme is situated in Glasgow, under the region code UKM82, with the services being categorised under CPV code 80000000, indicating educational services. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and has now moved to the award stage with the title officially documented on 20 August 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in language education to expand their operations and engagement with higher education institutions in Scotland. The scope and comprehensive nature of the language programmes present a viable growth avenue for educational service providers, particularly those that can deliver teaching across various proficiency levels from introductory to advanced. Language schools, educational consultancies, and institutions with a robust focus on language pedagogy would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the open procedure used in this procurement, which allows for broader competition and transparent evaluation based on quality and price, ensures that businesses with effective methodologies and competitive pricing strategies stand a good chance in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching (GCU)

Notice Description

Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. The University will offer Modern Foreign Language (MFL) teaching through: (i) the formal credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business with Languages (IBL) programme (two core languages per level, language choice set at year 1 in consultation with student and carried through to completion of programme); (ii) optional credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business (one language option per level); and (iii) Master of Urban Climate and Sustainability (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters) programme (introductory level French, German or Spanish only). Students will participate in a range of levels of language learning including introductory, preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across the majority of all levels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. The University will offer Modern Foreign Language (MFL) teaching through: (i) the formal credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business with Languages (IBL) programme (two core languages per level, language choice set at year 1 in consultation with student and carried through to completion of programme); (ii) optional credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business (one language option per level); and (iii) Master of Urban Climate and Sustainability (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters) programme (introductory level French, German or Spanish only). Students will participate in a range of levels of language learning including introductory, preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across the majority of all levels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763060
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512411
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£659,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20241 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
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

Contact Name
Alana McGowan, Amie McCrudden
Contact Email
procurement@gcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413313578, +44 1413755316

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502517
    Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching (GCU) - Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. The University will offer Modern Foreign Language (MFL) teaching through: (i) the formal credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business with Languages (IBL) programme (two core languages per level, language choice set at year 1 in consultation with student and carried through to completion of programme); (ii) optional credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business (one language option per level); and (iii) Master of Urban Climate and Sustainability (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters) programme (introductory level French, German or Spanish only). Students will participate in a range of levels of language learning including introductory, preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across the majority of all levels.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512411
    Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching (GCU) - Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. The University will offer Modern Foreign Language (MFL) teaching through: (i) the formal credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business with Languages (IBL) programme (two core languages per level, language choice set at year 1 in consultation with student and carried through to completion of programme); (ii) optional credit structure of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business (one language option per level); and (iii) Master of Urban Climate and Sustainability (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters) programme (introductory level French, German or Spanish only). Students will participate in a range of levels of language learning including introductory, preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across the majority of all levels.

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