Online Streaming and Online Training Services (2)

The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors to provide Online Streaming and Online Training Services. This includes three lots, the titles of which are provided below: Lot 1 - Online Training Lot 2 - Online Streaming Lot 3 - Lecture Capture & Integrated Video The Authority is acting on behalf …

CPV: 72000000 Serviços de TI: consultoria, desenvolvimento de software, Internet e apoio, 80000000 Serviços de ensino e formação, 44176000 Película, 92225100 Televisão de filmes a pedido (film on demand), 48515000 Pacote de software para videoconferências, 80430000 Serviços de ensino de nível superior para adultos, 80510000 Serviços de formação especializada, 80500000 Serviços de formação, 80300000 Serviços de ensino superior, 32354000 Películas, 72212515 Serviços de desenvolvimento de software para videoconferências
Prazo:
24 de Novembro de 2025 às 16:00
Tipo de prazo:
Submissão da oferta
Local de execução:
Online Streaming and Online Training Services (2)
Local de premiação:
APUC Limited
Número do prémio:
ITS1058 AP

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : APUC Limited
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Online Streaming and Online Training Services (2)
Description : The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors to provide Online Streaming and Online Training Services. This includes three lots, the titles of which are provided below: Lot 1 - Online Training Lot 2 - Online Streaming Lot 3 - Lecture Capture & Integrated Video The Authority is acting on behalf of members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited), members of UKUPC, CPC and SCRUL.
Procedure identifier : 03a9a10d-e5d7-4dc2-bb15-6ece00d39b45
Internal identifier : ITS1058 AP
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80000000 Education and training services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 44176000 Film
Additional classification ( cpv ): 92225100 Film-on-demand television
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48515000 Video conferencing software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80430000 Adult-education services at university level

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : APUC Limited Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre Wellgreen
Town : Stirling
Postcode : FK8 2DZ
Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : The main site or place of performance is the United Kingdom

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 10 000 000 Pound sterling

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : The following should be submitted prior to award. It is for information only and will not be score: Form of Tender (Appendix A), FOI disclaimer (Appendix B), APUC Supply Chain Code of Conduct (Appendix D), GDPR Assurance Assessment (Appendix G), Declaration of Non-involvement in Serious Organised Crime (Appendix H). SCM RP is the Authority's designated tool for contracted suppliers to keep up-to-date essential information on their company, which allows the Authority to get an insight into their company's general standing, commitment to preventing modern slavery and addressing climate change, as well as their pledge to fair and decent working practices for their staff. Tenderers must confirm that they will commit to completing SCM RP Section 1 on award. It is for information only and will not be score, but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. The buyer is using PCS-T to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30193. For more information see: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: This is a specialist multi-supplier framework within which sub-contracting opportunities are limited. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/. A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: employment of students, trainees, graduates, and through creation of apprenticeships and new entrant roles such as developers and project management, which would also to address IT skills shortage. (SC Ref: 794330)
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.5 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders : 3
Terms of contract :
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer : 3

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice
Purely national exclusion grounds : Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. All exclusion grounds; Refer to Procurement Documents and PCS-T for more information

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Online Training
Description : The Contractor shall provide an online training platform. Courses may cover many subject areas to benefit support and professional areas in the Universities and Colleges. As access may be provided to students as well, courses shall also be relevant to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (Levels 7-12) and the Framework for Higher Education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Levels 4-8).
Internal identifier : ITS1058 AP - Lot 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 80000000 Education and training services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80510000 Specialist training services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 80500000 Training services
Options :
Description of the options : Two further periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 30/01/2026
Duration : 24 Month

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call offs by members from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating member Institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 55% Technical
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 45% Commercial

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 17/11/2025 12:00 +00:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Allowed
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 24/11/2025 16:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Information about review deadlines : Details about review deadlines
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : APUC Limited
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : APUC Limited
Organisation receiving requests to participate : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Online Streaming
Description : The Contractor shall supply film, television and academic content covering a variety of film categories. Users shall be able to stream different films, with the Contractor supplying a wide range of films as part of an Institution’s subscription. Films may include and without limitation, documentaries, educational films, plays, archived movies and motion pictures. There may also be audio content included in any collection offered. As part of Lot 2, the Contractor may allow the Institution to watch television programmes live and record television programmes from regional and international channels. As part of the Contractor’s offering, access to archived recordings may also be available. The Contractor should provide content which can support further and higher education students. It is expected that supplied content will support alternative forms of lecture delivery and learning, as well as being of use to students when producing coursework. This may include and without limitation, instructional videos, experiments, demonstrations, lectures, programmes and documentaries across a range of courses and topics.
Internal identifier : ITS1058 AP - Lot 2

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 80300000 Higher education services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32354000 Film products
Additional classification ( cpv ): 92225100 Film-on-demand television
Options :
Description of the options : Two further periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 30/01/2026
Duration : 24 Month

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Calloffs by members from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating member Institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60% Technical
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40% Commercial

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 17/11/2025 12:00 +00:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 24/11/2025 16:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Information about review deadlines : Details about review deadlines
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited
Organisation receiving requests to participate : APUC Limited
Organisation processing tenders : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : Lecture Capture & Integrated Video
Description : The Contractor shall allow the Institution to record and upload lecture and video content. The platform should support on-demand and scheduled lecture capture across all teaching spaces. It shall record audio, video, and presentation materials in sync, with minimal user intervention. The service should provide seamless integration with institutions Virtual Learning Environment (e.g. Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard). Videos must be searchable, captioned, and support playback on desktop and mobile devices. Real-time streaming, editing tools, and analytics are required to enhance engagement and monitor usage. The solution must ensure GDPR compliance, robust security, and scalability for future expansion. Compatibility with AV equipment and remote learning technologies is desired for an accessible learning experience.
Internal identifier : ITS1058 AP - Lot 3

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72212515 Video conferencing software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48515000 Video conferencing software package

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 30/01/2026
Duration : 24 Month

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Calloffs by members from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating member Institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 50% Quality
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 50% Commercial

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 17/11/2025 12:00 +00:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 24/11/2025 16:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 5
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Information about review deadlines : Details about review deadlines
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : APUC Limited
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : APUC Limited
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited
Organisation receiving requests to participate : APUC Limited
Organisation processing tenders : APUC Limited

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : APUC Limited
Registration number : SC314764
Postal address : APUC Limited Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre Wellgreen
Town : Stirling
Postcode : FK8 1NH
Country : United Kingdom
Contact point : APUC Limited
Telephone : 0131 442 8930
Internet address : https://apuc-scot.ac.uk/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Registration number : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Department : Review Body
Postal address : Sheriff Court House, Viewfield Place
Town : Stirling
Postcode : FK8 1NH
Country : United Kingdom
Contact point : Stirling Sheriff Court House
Telephone : 0178642191
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0000

Official name : Publications Office of the European Union
Registration number : PUBL
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : 2417
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 29291
Internet address : https://op.europa.eu
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : f89ddcf3-edb4-4ca4-b794-f20500fa7aa5 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 20/10/2025 13:45 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00697474-2025
OJ S issue number : 203/2025
Publication date : 22/10/2025