--- title: "Research Methods and Methodologies" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000733059" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733059" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000733059.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000733059.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2023-05-24" --- # Research Methods and Methodologies Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000733059 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733059) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000733059.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is currently in the planning stage. APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, UK, has issued a tender titled "Research Methods and Methodologies" in the Education sector. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement for the provision of instructional materials for the HE/FE sector in Scotland and SCURL members. The deadline for future notices related to this tender is set for September 30, 2023, with a total contract value of £2,000,000 GBP. This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in providing multi-subject instructional materials, such as eBooks, audio and video materials, datasets, and case studies. Businesses catering to the education sector, especially those offering online educational resources, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The resulting framework agreement will benefit students, lecturers, and researchers by providing a single platform for accessing a variety of research methods guidance materials. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of multi subject area instructional materials which will be used by students,lecturers and researchers to provide guidance on the selection and application of various research methods. It is a requirement that the instructional material be provided via an online platform and will provide the end user with a single source to materials in the following formats, including but not limited to: - eBooks - Audio material - Video material - Datasets - Case Studies ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a Contractor/Contractors to provide multi subject area instructional materials which will be used in providing guidance in the selection and application of various research methods.. The resulting framework agreement will be open to: Members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) scurl.ac.uk/who-we-are/scurl-members/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479175 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48610000 - Database systems ## Release History - 24 May 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479175 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479175 Research Methods and Methodologies - The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of multi subject area instructional materials which will be used by students,lecturers and researchers to provide guidance on the selection and application of various research methods. It is a requirement that the instructional material be provided via an online platform and will provide the end user with a single source to materials in the following formats, including but not limited to: - eBooks - Audio material - Video material - Datasets - Case Studies ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=733059 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733059 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000733059. 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