--- title: "Provision of Instructional Design" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800454" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800454" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800454.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800454.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2025-09-02" --- # Provision of Instructional Design Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800454 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800454) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800454.json) ## Summary Historic Environment Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Instructional Design" services. The contract is intended to develop a bespoke digital learning solution for planning authorities in Scotland, as part of a larger Heritage Training Course. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the services category, and it is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The award stage was completed, with the contract being signed by Aurion Learning on July 25, 2025, for a value of £37,850. The procurement stage has reached its completion, with the project aiming to standardize and enhance instructional design models for training planners across Scotland. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in digital learning solutions and instructional design, particularly those SMEs looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. It provides a platform for businesses familiar with SCORM and xAPI standards to showcase their expertise and potentially contribute additional solutions under the options provided by the contracting authority. Furthermore, businesses that focus on educational technology, e-learning platforms, or that have experience working with government bodies will find this procurement valuable for future growth and partnership opportunities. The fact that the bidding process required comprehensive electronic submissions highlights the need for companies adept at digital document management to be competitive in such tenders. ## Notice Provision of Instructional Design ### Lot Information Lot 1 The contract will cover the development of a bespoke digital learning solution for an external audience. The learning solution will comprise a SCORM and/or xAPI standard module for use within an LMS system. This will be the first module as part of a wider Heritage Training Course. The target learners for the course are planners (and related colleagues) working in Planning Authorities across Scotland who may have varied backgrounds, skill levels, and experience working with the historic environment. The development of this module is part of a wider project to develop a Heritage Training Course (HTC) for Planning Authorities in Scotland Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538205 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 2 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | £55,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £37,850 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH9 1SH | | 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 | Southside/Newington | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AURION LEARNING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80420000 - E-learning services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538205 - 2 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531606 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=2 17th June 2025 - Document 2 - Specification of Requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=12 17th June 2025 - Document 2 - Specification of Requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=1 2nd June 2025 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=3 2nd June 2025 - Document 3 - Quality and Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=4 2nd June 2025 - Document 4 - HES Conditions of Contract - SERVICES - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=5 2nd June 2025 - Document 5 - Self Declaration Form on Russian & Belarusian Links - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=6 2nd June 2025 - Document 6 - Prompt Payment Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=7 2nd June 2025 - Document 7 - Supporting Documents for Reference - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=8 2nd June 2025 - Fair Work First Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=9 2nd June 2025 - Flexible Working Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=10 2nd June 2025 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531606&idx=11 2nd June 2025 - HES Suppliers Privacy Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531606 Provision of Instructional Design - Provision of Instructional Design - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538205 Provision of Instructional Design - Provision of Instructional Design ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://historicenvironment.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800454 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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