--- title: "Work Based Learning PIN - University of Aberdeen" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826727" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826727" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826727.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826727.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" published: "2026-03-16" --- # Work Based Learning PIN - University of Aberdeen Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826727 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826727) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000826727.json) ## Summary The University of Aberdeen is planning a procurement process titled "Work Based Learning PIN - University of Aberdeen" in the education sector. This initiative seeks to partner with a company to design, source, and manage team-based work learning projects primarily for postgraduate taught students. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and aims to explore market capacity for managing projects at scale on a 'pay as you go' basis across various course areas in Aberdeen, Scotland (UKM50). The planned procurement notice was published on 16 March 2026, with an anticipated future notice date of 6 April 2026. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and project management. Companies capable of handling fluctuating student numbers and tailoring projects to match course learning outcomes would be well-suited to compete. It opens avenues for growth by collaborating with a prestigious educational institution to influence academic programmes and support the development of practical learning experiences. Businesses experienced in flexible project management and educational collaborations can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish robust partnerships within the academic sector. ## Notice We run team-based work based learning projects, primarily for postgraduate taught students, in a range of course areas. Teams of students work on a project with an external organisation for a period of time (ranging upwards from 7 weeks). We are looking at the market to see if there is potential to secure a company able to design, source and manage team based projects at scale, on a 'pay as you go' basis. The company would work flexibly with the range of course directors, to source projects which fit with associated course learning outcomes. The company would be able to adjust to fluctuating student numbers each term. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We run team-based work based learning projects, primarily for postgraduate taught students, in a range of course areas. Teams of students work on a project with an external organisation for a period of time (ranging upwards from 7 weeks). We are looking at the market to see if there is potential to secure a company able to design, source and manage team based projects at scale, on a 'pay as you go' basis. The company would work flexibly with the range of course directors, to source projects which fit with associated course learning outcomes. The company would be able to adjust to fluctuating student numbers each term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551813 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 16 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB24 3FX | | 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80420000 - E-learning services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551813 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551813&idx=1 16th March 2026 - PIN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551813 Work Based Learning PIN - University of Aberdeen - We run team-based work based learning projects, primarily for postgraduate taught students, in a range of course areas. Teams of students work on a project with an external organisation for a period of time (ranging upwards from 7 weeks). We are looking at the market to see if there is potential to secure a company able to design, source and manage team based projects at scale, on a 'pay as you go' basis. The company would work flexibly with the range of course directors, to source projects which fit with associated course learning outcomes. The company would be able to adjust to fluctuating student numbers each term. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826727 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=826727 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000826727. 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