Tender

Virtual Learning Environment

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING

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Tender

12 May 2017 at 16:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Virtual Learning Environment," aimed at enhancing educational technology within the institution. This procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems, specifically focusing on educational software. The tender is now active and is scheduled to close on 12 June 2017. The procurement method is a selective approach using a restricted procedure, which highlights the intent to invite specific suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and technology solutions. Companies that can demonstrate innovative virtual learning environments, particularly those with capabilities like social media integration and robust user interfaces, would be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage this opportunity, given that they are explicitly deemed suitable for participation in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Learning Environment

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to identify the best of breed Virtual Learning Environment for use at the University of Huddersfield. The objectives of the project are to demonstrate that a VLE is: o Fit for purpose (i.e. supporting high quality, imaginative teaching and learning) o Represents good value compared to competitor offerings o Able to integrate effectively with existing University IT systems (particularly ASIS, Scientia and Active Directory) o Furnished with the breadth and quality of additional tools available (blogs, wikis, e-portfolios, etc) o Able to accommodate Innovative use of current and emerging technologies i.e. social media integration o Demonstrating the functionality, flexibility and accessibility we require moving forward o Classed as 'best of breed' o Showcasing an up-to-date, interactive user interface and is appealing to use from an academic and student perspective o Able to scale as demand grows and can maintain a robust and reliable service without incurring excessive additional costs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e6bc6af-7bb5-44c8-9cd8-9295c09f8768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e888a327-fd3b-45a9-987c-45acd83dbf6b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2017 - 15 Aug 2022 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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