Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Heriot-Watt University
Moyen House, Research Park North, Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton, Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
Telephone
+44 1314515700
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Development of online academic courses
Reference number
HWU-UK-2122-065
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Heriot-Watt University seek to establish a multi-lot framework agreement for the development of online academic content. Suppliers will require to develop online resources focussed on learning content designed to integrate with course specific teaching.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £57,555 / Highest offer: £125,617 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Development of on demand online academic courses
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Online course development services across a fixed period. The development work may include subject matter expertise for the creation of online course content. Learning design for the creation of effective online learning opportunities appropriate to the target students.
Learning design work will be in collaboration with subject matter experts appointed by either Heriot-Watt University staff or by the supplier. Media development, both graphic designs for online page enhancement, and video or audio recordings to enhance the quality of teaching content.
Workload will be provided in an 'on demand' basis, when workload is outside the capacity of the internal team of designers at Heriot-Watt Online therefore the exact number of developments cannot be defined at this time.
Workload will often, though not exclusively, involve the development of full courses of fifteen academic credits. Heriot-Watt University will provide academic and learning design quality assurance on each course development.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Development of online academic courses which constitute a full Graduate Apprenticeship Degree in Data Science.
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Development of twenty-six courses over a four-year period, that constitute a full Graduate Apprenticeship Degree in Data Science. All courses shall be fifteen credits and will be delivered as hybrid. Online resources developed as part of this requirement will be focussed on learning content.
Asynchronous online content must be designed to integrate with course-specific live teaching which may be face-to-face or virtual. Subject matter expertise will be provided by Heriot Watt University Academics.
The supplier will provide learning design, media design (video and graphic) and will manage the course development process, including reporting out to Heriot-Watt University stakeholders and facilitating collaborative quality assurance activities.
Courses do not pre-exist in any format, other than validated programme and course specifications which include learning outcomes and assessment methods. On time delivery of course development shall be critical to ensure courses are ready at point of delivery to students.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-006584
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Development of online academic courses which constitute a full Graduate Apprenticeship Degree in Data Science.
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curio London
71-75 Shelton Street
London
WC2H 7JQ
Telephone
+44 02081060855
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Online Education Services
Charter Buildings, 9 Ashton Lane, Sale
Manchester
M33 6WT
Telephone
+44 07384525224
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £57,555 / Highest offer: £125,617 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Development of on demand online academic courses
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curio London
71-75 Shelton Street
London
WC2H 7JQ
Telephone
+44 02081060855
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Online Education Services
Charter Buildings, 9 Ashton Lane, Sale
Manchester
M33 6WT
Telephone
+44 07384525224
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £57,555 / Highest offer: £125,617 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:744572)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Chambers Street
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom