--- title: "Provision of Distance Learning Services & Materials" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828349" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828349" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828349.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828349.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE" published: "2026-04-01" --- # Provision of Distance Learning Services & Materials Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828349 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828349) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828349.json) ## Summary North East Scotland College is seeking bids for the provision of distance learning services and materials, with a focus on enhancing educational offerings at their Aberdeen City Campus. The procurement, listed under the education category, invites interested parties to engage in this open procedure with electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The tender, currently in the active phase, requires submissions by 1st May 2026 with an award period commencing on 5th May 2026. This opportunity covers the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire region, with the specific CPV classifications including educational and IT services. The buyer, represented by Mark Davidson, is keen on evaluating bids based on quality and price, offering a contract value of £741,000 GBP. This tender presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in educational technology and distance learning solutions. Companies that have robust electronic delivery and invoicing systems will find this contract beneficial, particularly those capable of providing high-quality learning materials and platforms fit for an 1080-day contract period. Furthermore, given the College's allowance for contract renewal, companies demonstrating excellent performance and contributing to the College's requirements hold a promising opportunity for future extensions. With North East Scotland College's strategic location and commitment to education innovation, this procurement is attractive to businesses aiming to strengthen their presence in the educational services sector across the UK. ## Notice Invitation to tender as for of the provision of distance learning services and materials to North East Scotland College - please refer to the attached documents for more information ### Lot Information Lot 1 Invitation to tender as for of the provision of distance learning services and materials to North East Scotland College - please refer to the attached documents for more information Renewal: . The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553082 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £741,000 | | Lots value | £741,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB25 1BN | | 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 | George St/Harbour | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48931000 - Training software package - 72212931 - Training software development services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553082 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553082 Provision of Distance Learning Services & Materials - Invitation to tender as for of the provision of distance learning services and materials to North East Scotland College - please refer to the attached documents for more information ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nescol.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=828349 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828349 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=828349 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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