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title: "Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000608540"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
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# Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000608540

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Glasgow Caledonian University, which is seeking contractors for the "Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching" as part of its educational services. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the Award stage. The tender period closed on 11 February 2020, and the contract, valued at £1,700,448, was signed on 7 August 2020. The service will be delivered at the university or accessible locations in Glasgow, covering languages such as French, Spanish, German, and Italian across various proficiency levels.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in language instruction and educational services, particularly those capable of delivering a range of courses from beginner to advanced levels in multiple languages. Companies that excel in innovative teaching methods, including blended learning approaches, will be well-positioned to compete. In addition, potential providers should possess the necessary qualifications and experience to meet the university's requirements, thereby creating favourable conditions for business growth in the education sector.

## Notice

The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. Competence in a foreign language is regarded as valuable in many areas of professional life, and because of this, a wide range of the programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University offer language options. It is anticipated that students will be interested in a range of levels of language learning including; beginners', preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across all levels. Potential providers of Modern Foreign Language services must be able to provide these language options.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. Competence in a foreign language is regarded as valuable in many areas of professional life, and because of this, a wide range of the programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University offer language options. It is anticipated that students will be interested in a range of levels of language learning including; beginners', preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across all levels. Potential providers of Modern Foreign Language services must be able to provide these language options. Students can be taught either a) in a traditional classroom/language Laboratory environment with an element of online learning if appropriate; or b) through blended learning with a predominantly online component using an established Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which will include some face-to-face tutorial contact. The classes will aim to develop the student's general language skills, which will be of value in both working life and social situations. The classes must also provide students with a sound knowledge of relevant aspects of the contemporary society of the country in question. Each student will have a tutor who will mark and offer feedback on written and spoken tutor-marked assignments, as well as providing advice and guidance both individually and to a tutor group.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395131 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Contract term is 3 years. The University reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirements. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,700,448 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Southside Central |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80580000 - Provision of language courses

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395131
- 8 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376873

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376873
  Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching - The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. Competence in a foreign language is regarded as valuable in many areas of professional life, and because of this, a wide range of the programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University offer language options. It is anticipated that students will be interested in a range of levels of language learning including; beginners', preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across all levels. Potential providers of Modern Foreign Language services must be able to provide these language options.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395131
  Provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching - The University is seeking a Contractor(s) for the provision of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Teaching. Competence in a foreign language is regarded as valuable in many areas of professional life, and because of this, a wide range of the programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University offer language options. It is anticipated that students will be interested in a range of levels of language learning including; beginners', preliminary, intermediate, general, professional and advanced. Potential providers must be able to offer provision at these levels. It is anticipated that there will be student demand for modules in French, Spanish, German and Italian across all levels. Potential providers of Modern Foreign Language services must be able to provide these language options.

## Notice URLs

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