Award

Virtual Learning Environment

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Award

26 Jun 2023 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has awarded a contract for a virtual learning environment through the NHS Shared Business Services 'IT Solutions 2 framework. The contract involves the provision of a virtual learning environment SaaS solution to enhance online teaching and learning activities. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract valued at £1,060,424. The tender period ended on June 23, 2023, and the contract period will run from July 6, 2023, to July 5, 2027. The University of Lincoln, based in England, was the buying organization for this procurement.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses offering educational software packages, IT software and support services, educational software development services, and e-learning services. Companies providing solutions for online teaching, learning management systems, and data storage systems would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The contract presents a chance for businesses to collaborate with the University of Lincoln in delivering innovative virtual learning environments and supporting academic activities over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Virtual Learning Environment

Notice Description

This contract award is through the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) 'IT Solutions 2 (Digital Workplace Solutions)' framework. The direct award is for a virtual learning environment SaaS solution, which comes with extra data storage, a production, staging and test environmental, among other online capabilities to help develop and enhance the University's online virtual learning environment. This web-based virtual learning environment and learning management system is to facilitate online teaching, learning, community building, and knowledge sharing at the University. The solution allows for course management, customisable open architecture, and scalable design which integrates with the University's student information system and authentication protocols.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-070148a2-6cba-45aa-8a74-4635fd5de87a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f49109-30af-4860-9697-d463d283af5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

48517000 - IT software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

72261000 - Software support services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,060,424 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,060,424 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2023 - 5 Jul 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Vasos Melides
Contact Email
vmelides@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01522 837188

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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