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Digital Accessibility Platform

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Digital Accessibility Platform" has concluded, with North East Scotland College, located at Aberdeen City Campus, serving as the buying organisation. The college, governed by public law, operates in the education industry. The contract pertains to services aimed at enhancing the college's Virtual Learning Environment and covers the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire area (region UKM50). This procurement reached the award stage on 16th July 2025, with the contract signed on 12th July 2025, valued at £18,725. It followed a limited procurement method justified through Single Source Justification, which allowed for an award without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs like YuJa Inc, which was the successful supplier. The focus on digital services to support education suggests that tech companies specialising in educational technology or digital accessibility may find such opportunities promising. Businesses capable of delivering niche technological solutions tailored to virtual learning systems would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The specific requirements and limited procurement approach could favour seasoned suppliers with a proven track record and readiness to engage with public educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Platform

Notice Description

Award via Single Source Justification - required to support the College's Virtual Learning Environment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award via Single Source Justification - required to support the College's Virtual Learning Environment

Procurement Information

Award via Single Source Justification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534775
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Mark Davidson
Contact Email
ma.davidson@nescol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003305550

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YUJA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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