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title: "Research Methods and Methodologies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ced1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
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# Research Methods and Methodologies

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ced1

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## Summary

The buying organisation, APUC Limited, is planning a procurement process titled "Research Methods and Methodologies" in the goods category. The procurement aims to establish a framework agreement for providing instructional materials for students, lecturers, and researchers in Scotland. These materials will be accessible online and will include eBooks, audio material, video material, datasets, and case studies. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for September 30, 2023, and the delivery location specified as Scotland.

This tender opportunity by APUC Limited for instructional materials presents a chance for businesses involved in educational resources provision to compete. Companies offering a wide range of subject area instructional materials suitable for the higher education sector in Scotland are well-suited for this opportunity. With a framework agreement opening to members of APUC Ltd and SCURL, businesses can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence and cater to the educational needs of students and researchers in the region.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of multi subject area instructional materials which will be used by students,lecturers and researchers to provide guidance on the selection and application of various research methods. It is a requirement that the instructional material be provided via an online platform and will provide the end user with a single source to materials in the following formats, including but not limited to: - eBooks - Audio material - Video material - Datasets - Case Studies

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a Contractor/Contractors to provide multi subject area instructional materials which will be used in providing guidance in the selection and application of various research methods. Additional information: The resulting framework agreement will be open to: Members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) scurl.ac.uk/who-we-are/scurl-members/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014699-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 07:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014699-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733059
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=733059
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402

## Provenance

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