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title: "CivTech 5 Challenge 4 - How can digital help invent the future of immersive learning?"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000624631"
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# CivTech 5 Challenge 4 - How can digital help invent the future of immersive learning?

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000624631

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated the CivTech 5 Challenge 4 procurement process titled "How can digital help invent the future of immersive learning?", focusing on the services sector. This project seeks to innovate training delivery methods in response to the limitations posed by conventional education systems, particularly in a post-Covid context. The tender period will conclude on 3 August 2020, with submissions to be made electronically. The related processes are currently in the Award stage, following a competitive tender that attracted numerous bids.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specializing in digital learning solutions, immersive technologies such as VR and AR, and innovative training methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of developing cutting-edge educational technologies are particularly well-suited to engage in this tender, as the Scottish Government expresses a commitment to investing in smaller, innovative firms. Successful participants will have the chance to demonstrate their products on a national scale, positively impacting various sectors including education, public services, and community development.

## Notice

The Digital Academy is looking to re-invent the way it delivers training. In response to Covid, it's currently being delivered using video conferencing and screen-based materials. But there are significant limitations to conventional 'blended learning'. Online workshops and e-learning materials are in effect digital replications of classrooms and training books, and these are profoundly old ways of delivering learning. They've long been questioned by many educationalists, and ignore advances in understanding of how and why people learn, and the potential of technologies such as immersive experiences, VR and AR. There are other limitations to a 'physical' approach: a brilliant trainer can only be in one place at a time, so in order to impact across Scotland multiple training sessions need to be arranged. This is not time efficient, environmentally sound, or optimal in a post-Covid world. This Challenge is not a quick fix. Some careful visioning work needs to be done and partners brought on-board. But reimagining and demonstrating world class learning has the potential to benefit every part of the nation's life: schools, businesses, the whole of the public sector, universities and communities Please visit our website for information on CivTech and how to get involved https://www.civtechalliance.org/civtech-innovation-flow

### Lot Information

Lot 1

About CivTech CivTech brings together public sector expertise and private sector innovation to solve real problems, develop new products, and deliver better, faster and easier services for everyone. Central to the approach is co-production with the citizen. Part of the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate, CivTech's approach is helping transform public sector engagement with tech and innovation, delivering significant benefits to public services, producing genuine uplifts for the Scottish economy - and along the way, making lives better. Across the country there are problems public sector organisations would like to solve and in the current environment the need for smart, efficient and effective products has never been greater. The Scottish Government is aware innovation is a good way to create them and is committed to ensuring a large part of its tech spend goes to smaller, innovative businesses. This is where CivTech comes in. The CivTech Innovation Flow is designed to create solutions to public sector problems as quickly and effectively as possible. For you - whether you're an individual, team or company - it's an opportunity to take a Challenge, solve it, and win contracts with a blue-chip public sector organisation. You'll build a product, and a business to take it as far as possible. Because here's the kicker: the Challenges we issue aren't 'single organisation' problems - most exist worldwide. In short: open Challenges are set. Any organisation, team or individual can respond to them. Applications are assessed, and shortlisted proposals go into an Exploration Stage where they're developed further. The best go through to the Accelerator - a period of intensive work to create the solution, and through CivTech's unique business workshop system, a business capable of taking the emerging product to the world. Please visit our website for information on CivTech and how to get involved https://www.civtechalliance.org/civtech

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416336 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIS IS MILK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48930000 - Training and entertainment software package
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212931 - Training software development services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
- 80533100 - Computer training services

## Release History

- 25 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416336
- 10 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390104

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390104&idx=9
  23rd July 2020 - Link to view Q & A session
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390104&idx=8
  15th July 2020 - Challenge 4 - Q&A session
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390104&idx=1
  13th July 2020 - Civtech 5 Challenge 4 - Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390104&idx=2
  13th July 2020 - Civtech 5 - Application Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390104&idx=3
  13th July 2020 - CivTech 5 - Information for applicants
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390104&idx=4
  13th July 2020 - CivTech 5 - Grounds For Mandatory Exclusions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390104&idx=5
  13th July 2020 - CivTech 5 - Scorecard
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390104&idx=6
  13th July 2020 - CivTech 5 Accelerator Stage Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390104&idx=7
  13th July 2020 - CivTech 5 Exploration Stage Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390104
  CivTech 5 Challenge 4 - How can digital help invent the future of immersive learning? - The Digital Academy is looking to re-invent the way it delivers training. In response to Covid, it's currently being delivered using video conferencing and screen-based materials. But there are significant limitations to conventional 'blended learning'. Online workshops and e-learning materials are in effect digital replications of classrooms and training books, and these are profoundly old ways of delivering learning. They've long been questioned by many educationalists, and ignore advances in understanding of how and why people learn, and the potential of technologies such as immersive experiences, VR and AR. There are other limitations to a 'physical' approach: a brilliant trainer can only be in one place at a time, so in order to impact across Scotland multiple training sessions need to be arranged. This is not time efficient, environmentally sound, or optimal in a post-Covid world. This Challenge is not a quick fix. Some careful visioning work needs to be done and partners brought on-board. But reimagining and demonstrating world class learning has the potential to benefit every part of the nation's life: schools, businesses, the whole of the public sector, universities and communities Please visit our website for information on CivTech and how to get involved https://www.civtechalliance.org/civtech-innovation-flow
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416336
  CivTech 5 Challenge 4 - How can digital help invent the future of immersive learning? - The Digital Academy is looking to re-invent the way it delivers training. In response to Covid, it's currently being delivered using video conferencing and screen-based materials. But there are significant limitations to conventional 'blended learning'. Online workshops and e-learning materials are in effect digital replications of classrooms and training books, and these are profoundly old ways of delivering learning. They've long been questioned by many educationalists, and ignore advances in understanding of how and why people learn, and the potential of technologies such as immersive experiences, VR and AR. There are other limitations to a 'physical' approach: a brilliant trainer can only be in one place at a time, so in order to impact across Scotland multiple training sessions need to be arranged. This is not time efficient, environmentally sound, or optimal in a post-Covid world. This Challenge is not a quick fix. Some careful visioning work needs to be done and partners brought on-board. But reimagining and demonstrating world class learning has the potential to benefit every part of the nation's life: schools, businesses, the whole of the public sector, universities and communities Please visit our website for information on CivTech and how to get involved https://www.civtechalliance.org/civtech-innovation-flow

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624631
- https://www.civtechalliance.org/civtech
- https://www.civtechalliance.org/civtech-innovation-flow

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