--- title: "Research Methods and Methodologies" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000605639" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000605639" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000605639.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000605639.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2020-01-06" --- # Research Methods and Methodologies Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000605639 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000605639) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000605639.json) ## Summary APUC Limited, located in Stirling, UK, is conducting a planned procurement process titled "Research Methods and Methodologies". This framework agreement seeks suppliers for multi-subject instructional materials for members of the Higher Education and Further Education sector in Scotland and the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The expected value of this procurement is approximately £1,000,000, and it falls under the goods category. Interested parties should note that a future communication date is set for 30 April 2020, when more details may be disclosed. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing educational resources such as eBooks, audio content, video materials, datasets, and case studies. Companies specialising in digital instructional materials and online platforms would find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to expand their market presence within the educational sector in Scotland. By participating in this process, businesses can engage with a broad network of educational bodies and libraries, fostering potential long-term partnerships and growth. ## 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376324 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 6 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376324 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376324 Research Methods and Methodologies - 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 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=605639 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000605639 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000605639. 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