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title: "Development of online academic courses"
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# Development of online academic courses

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032052

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University has concluded a procurement process for the development of online academic courses. The tender, titled "Development of online academic courses," falls within the higher education services category. The university sought to establish a multi-lot framework agreement for online academic content development. The awarded contracts cover the creation of on-demand online courses and a full Graduate Apprenticeship Degree in Data Science. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure. The procurement stage was active, with key dates including the signing of contracts on 31st January 2023.

This tender by Heriot-Watt University presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in online course development and higher education services. Companies with expertise in learning content creation, media design, and subject matter expertise are well-suited to compete. Suppliers involved in academic content delivery, online resources development, and learning management systems would find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process applied a two-stage selection approach, with a focus on quality and cost criteria for evaluating bids. Businesses with experience in higher education collaborations and a track record of academic content delivery are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential business growth.

## Notice

Heriot-Watt University seek to establish a multi-lot framework agreement for the development of online academic content. Suppliers will require to develop online resources focussed on learning content designed to integrate with course specific teaching.

### Lot Information

Development of on demand online academic courses

Online course development services across a fixed period. The development work may include subject matter expertise for the creation of online course content. Learning design for the creation of effective online learning opportunities appropriate to the target students. Learning design work will be in collaboration with subject matter experts appointed by either Heriot-Watt University staff or by the supplier. Media development, both graphic designs for online page enhancement, and video or audio recordings to enhance the quality of teaching content. Workload will be provided in an 'on demand' basis, when workload is outside the capacity of the internal team of designers at Heriot-Watt Online therefore the exact number of developments cannot be defined at this time. Workload will often, though not exclusively, involve the development of full courses of fifteen academic credits. Heriot-Watt University will provide academic and learning design quality assurance on each course development.

Renewal: The framework agreement may be extended by two years in single year extensions.

Development of online academic courses which constitute a full Graduate Apprenticeship Degree in Data Science.

Development of twenty-six courses over a four-year period, that constitute a full Graduate Apprenticeship Degree in Data Science. All courses shall be fifteen credits and will be delivered as hybrid. Online resources developed as part of this requirement will be focussed on learning content. Asynchronous online content must be designed to integrate with course-specific live teaching which may be face-to-face or virtual. Subject matter expertise will be provided by Heriot Watt University Academics. The supplier will provide learning design, media design (video and graphic) and will manage the course development process, including reporting out to Heriot-Watt University stakeholders and facilitating collaborative quality assurance activities. Courses do not pre-exist in any format, other than validated programme and course specifications which include learning outcomes and assessment methods. On time delivery of course development shall be critical to ensure courses are ready at point of delivery to students.

Renewal: The framework agreement may be extended by two years in single year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027038-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CURIO LONDON; ONLINE EDUCATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027038-2023
- 10 Mar 2022 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006584-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686006
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307

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