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Virtual Learning Environment

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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30 Aug 2023 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby is seeking bids for a tender titled "Virtual Learning Environment" in the education software package category. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a contract value of £593,040. The tender deadline was on July 19, 2022. The buying organisation is the University of Derby, located in Derby, England.

This opportunity to replace the existing VLE can benefit businesses in the educational software sector. The contract period is from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2029, offering stability for long-term planning. SMEs may find this tender particularly appealing due to its suitability for smaller enterprises. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing equal chances for interested suppliers to participate.

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Notice Title

Virtual Learning Environment

Notice Description

University is seeking bids to replace its existing VLE with an intuitive, fresh, fully functional and future-focussed learning platform. The provider will collaborate with the university and more broadly within the sector to maintain a strong strategic partnership. Suppliers can view all tender documentation and submit bids free of charge using our Oracle portal. Guidance and information about how to use our portal is available at:- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/ (https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplierinfo/ prospective-suppliers/) You must register your company on our supplier portal, and once registered you willhave accesss to this and any future tender opportunity you may wish to bid for. Theportal link is here:- https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome (https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome) Once registered you will be able to search for what Oracle term a 'Negotiation'. Search for the Title "PROC IJ/DMC ITT598 Virtual Learning Environment" or Negotiation number "QUO5000000302". Please e-mail supplierqueries@derby.ac.uk if you have any difficulties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-732dc749-e7d2-49f8-80b7-fb16f4783cf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33de9d65-6ee1-4ced-82cc-a15b431ac4ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£947,332 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£593,040 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 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 DERBY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01332 591094

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3LB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL

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