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Provision of Teaching Qualification Further Education to West College Scotland

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

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05 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated and completed by West College Scotland, centres on the "Provision of Teaching Qualification Further Education" aimed at its campuses, under the education industry category. The process was conducted as an open procedure, with the contract being awarded to the University of Aberdeen. Key details include the completion of the award stage as of 5th September 2025, with the contract having been signed on 5th May 2025. Located in Paisley, Scotland, this initiative addresses educational needs across multiple campuses within the region, specifically classified under CPV code 80500000 for services.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in educational services and training providers. Organisations that can align with the regional focus and the specific qualifications required in further education would find this contract advantageous. Given the context of being awarded directly through the APUC Framework Agreement, the opportunity highlights the importance of existing framework agreements and having a robust presence in the educational sector for successful engagements with public institutions like West College Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Teaching Qualification Further Education to West College Scotland

Notice Description

Provision of Teaching Qualification Further Education to West College Scotland and it's associated campuses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Teaching Qualification Further Education to West College Scotland to West College Scotland. Procured following a direct award from the APUC Framework Agreement for Teaching Qualification Further Education (PFB1044AP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809393
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538573
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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training 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
5 Sep 20255 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
Claire Earnshaw
Contact Email
claire.earnshaw@wcs.ac.uk, e-sourcing@abdn.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)
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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