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PURCH2772 Provision of Research-Based Lesson Plans in Scottish Classrooms

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the University of Glasgow, focusing on the provision of research-based lesson plans in Scottish classrooms, titled "PURCH2772 Provision of Research-Based Lesson Plans in Scottish Classrooms." This contract falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, region UKM82. The procurement process has been completed and the current stage is the award stage, with Edx Education UK identified as the supplier. The procurement followed an open procedure and the contract was signed on 9th January 2026, valued at £110,400.00. The entire process was conducted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that provide educational resources and services, focusing specifically on innovative and research-driven lesson plans for classrooms. Companies with capabilities in delivering STEM-related educational content can particularly benefit from such opportunities, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong focus on educational goods. Edx Education UK, a supplier in this field, was successful in securing this contract, suggesting that businesses with similar offerings and a focus on contributing to the educational sector's development are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Businesses that engage in providing tangible classroom resources effectively will also find this area conducive for growth, with potential recurring opportunities as the STEM SPACE Project expands its reach to more schools across Scotland.

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Notice Title

PURCH2772 Provision of Research-Based Lesson Plans in Scottish Classrooms

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2772 Provision of Research-Based Lesson Plans in Scottish Classrooms

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2772 Provision of Research-Based Lesson Plans in Scottish Classrooms

Renewal: Fixed term period of 1 year with an extension period of 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809640
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555552
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39162110 - Teaching supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20264 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
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDX EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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