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Digital Accessibility Platform

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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06 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves North East Scotland College as the buying organisation, awarding a contract for a "Digital Accessibility Platform" to support its Virtual Learning Environment. This falls under the education industry category, located in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, with the procurement stage reaching completion. The award date for the contract was 6th April 2026. The procurement was executed via a limited method, specifically using a Single Source Justification without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services, particularly those focused on educational technology solutions. The contract, valued at GBP 20,035, has been granted to YuJa Inc, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). Businesses with expertise in developing digital infrastructure for educational institutions are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, enhancing growth potential by aligning with technological advancements in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Platform

Notice Description

Award of contract for the procurement of a Digital Accessibility Platform, via Single Source Justification - required to support the College's Virtual Learning Environment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the procurement of a Digital Accessibility Platform, 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-r6ebe6-0000828621
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553296
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
£20,035 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YUJA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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