Tender

Flexible Learning Programme - Central Learning Environment (VLE) Replacement

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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27 Apr 2023 at 13:42

Tender

31 Mar 2023 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking to procure a Central Learning Environment (VLE) system under a 5-year contract, extendable for an additional 5 years. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves training software packages and IT services within the goods main procurement category. The tender deadline is 5th May 2023, with a contract period starting on 1st December 2023. The opportunity is open for businesses interested in providing e-learning services and consulting.

This tender from The University of Manchester presents a lucrative opportunity for companies specialising in training software, IT services, and e-learning services. Businesses meeting the minimum turnover requirement of £5m and capable of fulfilling the mentioned criteria are well-suited to participate. The procurement process offers a chance for selected vendors to support the university's educational goals and enhance the teaching experience for students and staff over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Flexible Learning Programme - Central Learning Environment (VLE) Replacement

Notice Description

The University of Manchester is looking to procure a Central Learning Environment (previously known as a VLE) system that meets our pedagogical and technology guided requirements, the system will help drive forward improvement to the teaching and learning experience for all cohorts of students and staff. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option of further 5 annual renewals (at the discretion of the University) Suppliers MUST complete section 3.6 of the SQ document providing relevant FULL details of 3 reference of a similar nature (ie. number of staff/students) and value to this procurement. Suppliers must have a mimum turnover of PS5m and must indicate compliance in section 4.2 of the SQ document Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9576e1-9d84-4f4c-b2e6-bb07de64ad8b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

48931000 - Training software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Janet Lewis
Contact Email
janet.lewis@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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