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title: "Provision of Distance Learning Services & Materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b01"
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buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE"
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# Provision of Distance Learning Services & Materials

Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b01

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## Summary

North East Scotland College is seeking services for the provision of distance learning materials, with the tender currently in the active stage. This procurement process falls under the education industry category, specifically focused on e-learning services. Located in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, the tender is open to electronic submissions until 1st May 2026, with the award period commencing on 5th May 2026. The procurement method is open procedure, and the estimated contract value is £741,000. The work is set to be carried out over a period of three years, with potential for a two-year extension based on performance.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning, training software development, and vocational training services. Companies that offer high-quality training materials and technical support could thrive under this contract. Given the weighting of award criteria, with 60% on quality and 40% on price, organisations that can deliver innovative educational solutions while managing costs effectively are well-positioned to compete. Businesses in Aberdeen or those with a strong local presence in Scotland may find the geographical focus advantageous.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030489-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £741,000 |
| Lots value | £741,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB25 1BN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | George St/Harbour |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### 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

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030489-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nescol.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828349
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=828349
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=828349
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00442
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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