Planning

Framework Agreement for Provision of Online Training Courses with Learning Platform

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

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Planning

04 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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

West College Scotland is planning a public procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for Provision of Online Training Courses with Learning Platform." This contract falls within the education industry category and is required to be delivered online, with specific relevance to the UK, particularly region UKM83. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and key dates to note include the anticipated publication of a future notice by 17 March 2025, with interested parties required to register by 12 March 2025. This multi-supplier framework agreement aims to provide services such as sourcing and enrolling learners, supplying online learning resources, and implementing a Learner Management System (LMS) to track learner progress.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational services, e-learning platforms, and online course development. Companies capable of managing and promoting online education can greatly benefit from this framework agreement, as it involves tasks such as sourcing learners, supplying relevant learning materials, managing engagement, and integrating systems with the College's Management Information System. This opportunity is well-suited for service providers who can offer comprehensive learning solutions and demonstrate effective engagement strategies to inspire continuous learning among enrolled students. The agreement also includes tracking and reporting functionalities, making it ideal for tech-savvy businesses with strong capabilities in system integration and learner management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Provision of Online Training Courses with Learning Platform

Notice Description

West College are looking to appoint a number of service providers to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of online training courses with learning platform. This requirement is anticipated to include: -assisting the College to source and enrol eligible learners; -providing approved online learning resources (with supplementary learning materials where relevant); and -providing a Learner Management System to track progress and encourage learners to submit their initial assignment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West College are looking to appoint a number of Service Providers to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of online training courses with learning platform. This requirement is anticipated to include: - assisting the College to source and enrol eligible learners - providing approved online learning resources (with supplementary learning materials where relevant) - providing a Learner Management System to track progress and encourage learners to submit their initial assignment Service providers are also expected to provide the following services as part of the contract: - Promotion of the College portfolio of online courses to appropriate target audiences - Sourcing learners from the West Region of Scotland -Ensuring learners are tracked through the College enrolment process -Engaging learners through welcome and introduction activity -Ensuring that learners are inspired to continue beyond the initial learning milestones -Tracking learner progress throughout learner journey and liaise with the College -Liaising with the College on agreed target audiences to ensure planned and effective marketing and promotion campaigns - Management of payment information to staff marking courses - E-certification system built in for all courses to include creation, dissemination and reporting on certification process - A system that includes API Integration Functionality. This should supporting bi-directional integration (via open API) to enable real-time updates between the Learning Management System and the College's Management Information System (MIS), including: * Inputs: Automatic syncing of student enrolments from the College's MIS into the LMS * Outputs: Submission of learner progress, attendance, and assessment records to the College's MIS for compliance and reporting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789250
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523215
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

80420000 - E-learning services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2025Expired
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
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Claire Earnshaw
Contact Email
claire.earnshaw@wcs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3006006060

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 4DR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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