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Provision of Instructional Design

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Instructional Design" services. The contract is intended to develop a bespoke digital learning solution for planning authorities in Scotland, as part of a larger Heritage Training Course. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the services category, and it is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The award stage was completed, with the contract being signed by Aurion Learning on July 25, 2025, for a value of £37,850. The procurement stage has reached its completion, with the project aiming to standardize and enhance instructional design models for training planners across Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in digital learning solutions and instructional design, particularly those SMEs looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. It provides a platform for businesses familiar with SCORM and xAPI standards to showcase their expertise and potentially contribute additional solutions under the options provided by the contracting authority. Furthermore, businesses that focus on educational technology, e-learning platforms, or that have experience working with government bodies will find this procurement valuable for future growth and partnership opportunities. The fact that the bidding process required comprehensive electronic submissions highlights the need for companies adept at digital document management to be competitive in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Instructional Design

Notice Description

Provision of Instructional Design

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will cover the development of a bespoke digital learning solution for an external audience. The learning solution will comprise a SCORM and/or xAPI standard module for use within an LMS system. This will be the first module as part of a wider Heritage Training Course. The target learners for the course are planners (and related colleagues) working in Planning Authorities across Scotland who may have varied backgrounds, skill levels, and experience working with the historic environment. The development of this module is part of a wider project to develop a Heritage Training Course (HTC) for Planning Authorities in Scotland

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800454
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538205
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AURION LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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