Award

VLE Additions

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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29 Jul 2024 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby has recently awarded a contract titled "VLE Additions" to enhance its Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The procurement falls under the industry-specific software development services category. This project, which involves the addition of Illuminate Authoring and Service Delivery Manager, is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct, single tender action below the threshold. The tender concluded on 18th July 2024, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025. The total value of the contract is £66,468.

This awarded contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those experienced in educational platforms. While the University of Derby has chosen Blackboard International B.V for this specific project, similar tenders could offer new business potential for other firms equipped to deliver innovative VLE solutions. Companies in the EdTech sector, especially those capable of managing and authoring content or delivering managed services, would find such opportunities highly relevant to their specialisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VLE Additions

Notice Description

This is an awarded contract for 2 additions to the University's VLE - Illuminate Authoring and Service Delivery Manager.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-501e429a-6551-4009-81f1-9aa61caa6089
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99504ba-9098-4f7c-86c3-de3cd1b8fe7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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