--- title: "Future of Glow - Authentication - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d94b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d94b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d94b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d94b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EDUCATION SCOTLAND" published: "2025-11-03" --- # Future of Glow - Authentication - Request for Information Buyer: EDUCATION SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d94b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d94b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d94b.json) ## Summary The contracting process led by Education Scotland, the buying organisation located in Livingston, UK, involves a Request for Information titled "Future of Glow - Authentication". This initiative falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems with the primary procurement category being goods. The current stage of this procurement is in the Planning phase, with key dates including an anticipated supplier open day set for 17th November 2025. The procurement is part of a larger collaborative effort involving the Scottish Government and local authorities to evolve Scotland's national digital learning platform, Glow, in response to emerging educational needs within the region. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support, particularly those that can contribute to the educational sector. Companies capable of providing innovative authentication solutions for digital learning environments would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in the market research phase, such as attending the open day, will enable businesses to shape future procurement opportunities and align their offerings with the evolving needs of the Scottish education system. ## Notice This Request for Information has been published by Education Scotland to inform the 'Future of Glow' programme. Education Scotland has set up the Future of Glow Programme to establish what the next steps for their national digital learning platform should be. Scottish Government and Education Scotland are working in partnership with local authorities to explore how Glow can evolve to best meet the future needs of Scotland's education system. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 Glow is Scotland's national digital learning platform, funded by Scottish Government and managed by Education Scotland. It offers free access to a range of digital tools and services that support learning and teaching. Designed as a secure and closed online environment, Glow is specifically tailored for the Scottish education sector. Access is limited to children and young people aged 3 to 18, as well as adults who are directly involved in education. This Request for Information has been published by Education Scotland to help inform the 'Future of Glow' which seeks to assess the best direction for the Glow platform. Scottish Government and Education Scotland are working in partnership with local authorities to explore how Glow can evolve to best meet the future needs of Scotland's education system. Through this RFI, Education Scotland seeks to obtain information from the market as well. No information provided in response to this RFI will be used to form judgements regarding supplier performance, capacity or capability under any current or future procurement process. No supplier will be disadvantaged by not submitting a response to this RFI or by submitting a partial response. Nothing in this document shall be taken as constituting or indicating a contract or representation with or by Education Scotland. By issuing this RFI, Education Scotland does not make any commitment to procure any of the stated services. Furthermore, receipt of this RFI should not be construed as authorisation to incur any costs for which reimbursement could be sought. Additional information: Suppliers should note that a supplier open day is anticipated to be held on 17/11/2025 on Microsoft Teams. Any supplier that is interest in attending this day should email calum.zielinski@gov.scot to obtain details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070595-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 3 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EDUCATION SCOTLAND | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6GA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 3 Nov 2025 at 16:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070595-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814648 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=814648 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11402 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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