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The Provision of Digital Upskilling Services for Glasgow Kelvin College

GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking a contractor to provide an online digital skills learning package, with the goal of identifying and recruiting eligible learners onto digital upskilling programmes. The tender, titled "The Provision of Digital Upskilling Services for Glasgow Kelvin College," is classified under the CPV code 80420000 for e-learning services, and falls within the education industry category. The tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime, following an open procedure. The procurement process is currently in the award stage and was last updated on 3rd February 2025, when the contract amounting to £150,000 was signed. The awarded contract will primarily benefit the Glasgow City Region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital education and online learning solutions, particularly those experienced with e-learning and digital upskilling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Market Smarter, which has been awarded this contract, stand to benefit greatly due to the nature and scope of the services required. The initiative is intended to bolster the digital competencies of low-paid workers in the region, offering substantial potential for businesses focused on educational technology, digital transformation, and workforce development to expand their influence and contribute to regional economic growth.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Digital Upskilling Services for Glasgow Kelvin College

Notice Description

Glasgow Kelvin College requires a Contractor to provide an on-line digital skills learning package and to identify and recruit eligible learners onto College digital upskilling programmes. The key priorities of the learning materials are to support the upskilling of workers in low paid employment from within the Glasgow City Region and develop their digital skills and the digital capacity of their employer. This tender exercise is a Light Touch Regime tender, under Schedule 3 Social and other Specific Services (80420000 : E-learning services).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Kelvin College requires a Contractor to provide an on-line digital skills learning package and to identify and recruit eligible learners onto College digital upskilling programmes. The key priorities of the learning materials are to support the upskilling of workers in low paid employment from within the Glasgow City Region and develop their digital skills and the digital capacity of their employer. This tender exercise is a Light Touch Regime tender, under Schedule 3 Social and other Specific Services (80420000 : E-learning services).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: There will be two (2) additional option periods of 12 months at the sole discretion of the College and subject to the Contractor's performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781369
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523065
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 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 KELVIN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Alice
Contact Email
ang@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416305000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G21 4TD
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
Springburn/Robroyston
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKET SMARTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518114
    The Provision of Digital Upskilling Services for Glasgow Kelvin College - Glasgow Kelvin College requires a Contractor to provide an on-line digital skills learning package and to identify and recruit eligible learners onto College digital upskilling programmes. The key priorities of the learning materials are to support the upskilling of workers in low paid employment from within the Glasgow City Region and develop their digital skills and the digital capacity of their employer. This tender exercise is a Light Touch Regime tender, under Schedule 3 Social and other Specific Services (80420000 : E-learning services).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523065
    The Provision of Digital Upskilling Services for Glasgow Kelvin College - Glasgow Kelvin College requires a Contractor to provide an on-line digital skills learning package and to identify and recruit eligible learners onto College digital upskilling programmes. The key priorities of the learning materials are to support the upskilling of workers in low paid employment from within the Glasgow City Region and develop their digital skills and the digital capacity of their employer. This tender exercise is a Light Touch Regime tender, under Schedule 3 Social and other Specific Services (80420000 : E-learning services).

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