Award

Provision of Teaching Qualification (Further Education) to West College Scotland

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

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Award

12 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

West College Scotland has awarded a contract for the provision of Teaching Qualifications for Further Education to the University of Aberdeen. This contract arises from an open procurement process and is part of the APUC Framework Agreement (PFB1044AP). Situated in Paisley, Scotland, West College Scotland operates in the education sector and sought services to support its teaching qualification requirements. The procurement process reached the award stage on 12th May 2025, with the contract being signed on 5th May 2025. This aligns with their strategic efforts facilitated through a direct award under the framework, covering services within the UKM83 region.

This procurement presents significant growth potential for businesses specializing in educational services. Companies experienced in providing accredited teaching qualifications, especially within further education, would find ample opportunity for collaboration. While University of Aberdeen secured the contract on this occasion, other educational institutions and service providers could explore future opportunities in similar frameworks or agreements. Such tenders are suited to establishments with capabilities to deliver education-based services at scale within the framework's geographical and qualitative scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Teaching Qualification (Further Education) to West College Scotland

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of Teaching Qualifications (Further Education) to West College Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the provision of Teaching Qualifications (Further Education) to West College Scotland to a number of annual delegates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798493
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530097
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 4DR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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