--- title: "Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617601" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617601" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617601.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617601.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2020-08-07" --- # Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617601 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617601) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617601.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme is managed by APUC Limited, located in Stirling, UK. This contract pertains to the educational services industry and is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 2nd June 2020, with a total contract value of £800,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was initially announced on 20th March 2020, with an application deadline that was extended to 7th May 2020 due to staffing issues. This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational delivery and training services, particularly those capable of providing blended learning solutions, including face-to-face workshops and online assessment options. Companies that are accredited Teaching Education Institutes (TEIs) and possess relevant qualifications and experience in the further education sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the professional standards of educators within Scotland's Colleges. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector. The delivery mechanism will be a Blended Learning Method of Delivery including Institution based Face to Face Workshops; Assessment & Online Options ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector. The delivery will be a Blended Learning Method of Delivery including Institution based Face To Face; Workshops; Assessment & an Online option Renewal: The Authority reserves to right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutional requirements ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392182 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 7 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | January 2024 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £800,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY; THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392182 - 16 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385337 - 20 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384152 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384152 Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector. The delivery mechanism will be a Blended Learning Method of Delivery including Institution based Face to Face Workshops; Assessment & Online Options - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392182 Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector. The delivery mechanism will be a Blended Learning Method of Delivery including Institution based Face to Face Workshops; Assessment & Online Options ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617601 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## 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-r6ebe6-0000617601. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617601.json.