--- title: "Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721380" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721380" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721380.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721380.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2023-06-13" --- # Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721380 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721380) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721380.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme is led by APUC Limited, a large central Purchasing Body based in Stirling, UK. This tender falls under the Education industry category and is currently at the planning stage. Key dates include a tender submission deadline extension to 24th March 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure for services in Scotland. This tender for the TQFE Programme offers opportunities for businesses in the education sector. Potential competitors should have experience in delivering educational services and adhere to the specified quality and price criteria. Businesses with strong supply chain management, educational accreditation requirements, and the ability to meet submission terms are well-suited to compete. The tender aims to create a framework agreement with opportunities for renewal, fostering long-term relationships with successful suppliers. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Teaching Qualification: Further Education (TQFE) Programme to the Scottish Further Education sector. ### 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. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Members of APUC -http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/ Renewal: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 3rd of May 2023 for a period of 24 months and expire on the 2nd of May 2025. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two 12-month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480934 | | 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 | 13 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 May 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | January 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | 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 | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 13 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480934 - 15 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473833 - 15 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471262 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471262 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480934 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/ - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721380 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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