Tender

Provision of Distance Learning Services & Materials

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College is seeking bids for the provision of distance learning services and materials, with a focus on enhancing educational offerings at their Aberdeen City Campus. The procurement, listed under the education category, invites interested parties to engage in this open procedure with electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The tender, currently in the active phase, requires submissions by 1st May 2026 with an award period commencing on 5th May 2026. This opportunity covers the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire region, with the specific CPV classifications including educational and IT services. The buyer, represented by Mark Davidson, is keen on evaluating bids based on quality and price, offering a contract value of £741,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in educational technology and distance learning solutions. Companies that have robust electronic delivery and invoicing systems will find this contract beneficial, particularly those capable of providing high-quality learning materials and platforms fit for an 1080-day contract period. Furthermore, given the College's allowance for contract renewal, companies demonstrating excellent performance and contributing to the College's requirements hold a promising opportunity for future extensions. With North East Scotland College's strategic location and commitment to education innovation, this procurement is attractive to businesses aiming to strengthen their presence in the educational services sector across the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of Distance Learning Services & Materials

Notice Description

Invitation to tender as for of the provision of distance learning services and materials to North East Scotland College - please refer to the attached documents for more information

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to tender as for of the provision of distance learning services and materials to North East Scotland College - please refer to the attached documents for more information

Renewal: . The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828349
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553082
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48931000 - Training software package

72212931 - Training software development services

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£741,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£741,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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