Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Onsite VLE Platform

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

21 Aug 2019 at 08:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of an Onsite Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) software solution, aimed at supporting over 40,000 active users involved in both on-campus and distance learning. The procurement, classified under the Educational software package (CPV code 48190000), follows an open procedure and is at the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 23rd September 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 9th December 2019 and will run for an initial three years, with the possibility of extension by an additional 12-month period at the university's discretion. The estimated contract value is between £500,000 and £1,000,000 and will be delivered to the university's location in Middlesbrough, North East England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the higher education sector's critical service provision. Companies that offer innovative educational software solutions tailored for large user bases and are capable of delivering comprehensive customer support are especially well-suited to compete in this procurement. Additionally, the requirement to meet web accessibility standards may attract businesses with expertise in inclusive design and technology that aligns with public sector directives. Engaging in this tender could lead to a fruitful partnership with Teesside University, enhancing services for both on-campus and blended learning environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Onsite VLE Platform

Notice Description

Teesside University is looking to purchase a Virtual Learning Environment software solution to support both our on campus and blended on campus / distance learning students. As an institutional, mission critical service, we are looking for a solution which: *Can robustly support in excess of 40,000 active users *Provides the full range of possible learning and teaching activities through an interface solidly rooted in contemporary web design *Is backed by a company providing a comprehensive and responsive customer support offering *Can support the University delivering on the EU directive around web accessibility requirements for public sector bodies *Has a proven track record in providing institutional Virtual Learning Environments in the Higher Education sector The term of contract will be an initial 3 year term with the option to extend by a further by an indefinite number of 12 month periods at the discretion of the University.. 2 x 12 months Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59dc86ee-15d8-40f8-a928-cd1be343caae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af7c399-52b9-4900-9e96-b4616afcb06e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2019 - 8 Dec 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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