---
title: "Award for The Provision of a Pilot Online Distance Learning (ODL) to support a One-Degree course"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000580758"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2019-04-17"
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# Award for The Provision of a Pilot Online Distance Learning (ODL) to support a One-Degree course

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000580758

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the tender process for the provision of a pilot online distance learning (ODL) system to support a One-Degree course. This open procurement process culminated in an award made on 9th April 2019, with the delivery of services expected to take place in Glasgow, UK. The procurement is categorised under services, specifically in the education sector, and involves the comprehensive offering of massive open online courses (MOOCs) via a micro-credentialing model.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in educational technology, particularly those with expertise in online learning platforms. Companies that specialise in developing and delivering online courses or educational content will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Furthermore, smaller enterprises, particularly SMEs, such as FutureLearn, which have successfully engaged in similar projects, could leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence in the growing field of digital education.

## Notice

Award notice for PURCHQQ0135 The Provision of a Pilot Online Distance Learning (ODL) to support a One-Degree course.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notice for PURCHQQ0135 The Provision of a Pilot Online Distance Learning (ODL) to support a One-Degree course. The University is looking to pilot the provision ODL via the micro credentialing model, where a number of massive open online courses (MOOCs) can be taken to enable the learner to attain a degree-level qualification. This ODL provision will be delivered via a MOOC platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351700 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTURELEARN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351700

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351700
  Award for The Provision of a Pilot Online Distance Learning (ODL) to support a One-Degree course - Award notice for PURCHQQ0135 The Provision of a Pilot Online Distance Learning (ODL) to support a One-Degree course.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580758

## Provenance

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