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UOW878 - Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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31 Jan 2025 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester recently completed an open procurement process for a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), classified under e-learning services (CPV code 80420000). This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, culminating in the award on 1st September 2023, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2030. This contract, valued at £1,059,000, is particularly relevant to businesses located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process was designed to be inclusive, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the e-learning industry, especially those capable of providing robust virtual learning platforms. Companies with expertise in digital education tools, and who can cater to the needs of academic institutions, will find this contract beneficial for their growth. The University of Worcester, serving as the buying organisation, has partnered with Anthology, the awarded supplier based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, thereby opening doors for future collaborations and innovations in the VLE space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW878 - Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) - AWARD

Notice Description

Virtual learning environment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6ad8245-cfc8-4c7a-9a53-ed9eb5351685
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b542e9-5a51-4534-b9e5-c6078148d382
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,059,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
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 WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTHOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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