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Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved Staffordshire University, which sought proposals for the "Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment", within the educational software sector. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, with the tender period concluding on 14th April 2016, and the awarded contract took effect from 1st September 2016, running until 31st August 2019. The total contract value was £1,000,000, and the location for delivery was specified as the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational technology and software solutions. Companies that provide virtual learning environments or related services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders like this, especially those capable of meeting the substantial contract value while adhering to the standards set by established educational institutions. Engaging with such contracts can enable business growth and enhance competitive positioning within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment

Notice Description

Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9d8cda5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04678e79-bb36-495a-9445-f12dff6ff6ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£918,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2019 2-3 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
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0AD
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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