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Work Based Learning PIN - University of Aberdeen

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What this is

The University of Aberdeen is publishing a Prior Information Notice (below FTS threshold) to conduct market research for a Work Based Learning service. The University runs team-based work-based learning projects primarily for postgraduate taught students across multiple course areas, where teams of students work with external organisations for periods of 7 weeks or more. The University is seeking a company able to design, source, and manage team-based projects at scale on a pay-as-you-go basis, working flexibly with course directors and adjusting to fluctuating student numbers each term. The formal contract notice was expected around 6 April 2026.

Key points

University of Aberdeen seeks a company to design, source, and manage team-based work-based learning projects at scale for postgraduate taught students; pay-as-you-go model; must flex with fluctuating student numbers each term
PIN for market research (below FTS threshold); download PIN document (30.18 KB) from PCS (SC Ref: 826727); contact e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Formal contract notice expected ~6 April 2026; GPA applies; CPV 80420000 (E-learning services); NUTS UKM50

Who can bid

This is a PIN for market research (below FTS threshold). Suppliers must be capable of designing, sourcing, and managing team-based work-based learning projects at scale on a pay-as-you-go basis, adapting to varying student numbers each term and working across multiple course areas. Download PIN document (30.18 KB) from PCS (SC Ref: 826727). GPA applies.

How it is scored

Not yet specified. Evaluation criteria will be published in the formal contract notice expected ~6 April 2026. Procurement covered by Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

How to submit

Register interest and download PIN document (30.18 KB) via PCS (SC Ref: 826727). Respond to market research questions as directed. Formal ITT to follow. Contact: e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk.

Clarifications

Contact: e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk (University of Aberdeen). Q&A via PCS after recording interest (SC Ref: 826727).

Contract period

Contract duration not yet specified. Formal contract notice expected around 6 April 2026.

Classification

CPV 80420000 — E-learning services ScotlandAberdeen & North-East

Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.