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title: "Business Simulation Software (Online Platform)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000652637"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Business Simulation Software (Online Platform)

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000652637

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University is conducting a procurement process for a Business Simulation Software (Online Platform) aimed at enhancing educational experiences for Business School students. This process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on December 7, 2021. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, with a focus on goods in the education sector. The contract was valued at £62,250 and is associated with the delivery location in Edinburgh, with an emphasis on online capabilities for team-based business simulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational software solutions, particularly those offering online platforms for training and simulation. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in academic tools, e-learning systems, or simulation software would be well-positioned to compete. The competitive landscape may also favour businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to learning and collaboration within the educational sector.

## Notice

Business Simulation online platform where Business School students can compete in teams in various simulating business scenarios.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Business Simulation online platform where students from our first-year Business School cohort can compete in teams in various simulating business scenarios.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract by 24 months in two twelve month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435878 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS SMART INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435878
- 7 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414023

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414023
  Business Simulation Software (Online Platform) - Business Simulation online platform where Business School students can compete in teams in various simulating business scenarios.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435878
  Business Simulation Software (Online Platform) - Business Simulation online platform where Business School students can compete in teams in various simulating business scenarios.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652637
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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