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2953/MH Virtual Learning Environment License Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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14 Jun 2021 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the renewal of its Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) licenses, classified under e-learning services. This selective tender, which utilised a call-off from the NHS SBS DWS Framework Agreement, was awarded on 31st May 2021. The contract has a total value of £1,815,000 and spans four years, commencing on 1st June 2021 and concluding on 31st May 2025. The delivery location is within Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom, with a tender period that ended on 27th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the e-learning and technology sectors, particularly those offering software solutions or services for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging innovative technologies to support educational needs. Engaging with this sector can help businesses expand their offerings and enhance their market presence, especially in the educational technology space.

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Notice Title

2953/MH Virtual Learning Environment License Renewal

Notice Description

The University needed to renew its licenses for its Blackboard VLE system. The NHS SBS DWS Framework Agreement was used. It is estimated that the time needed to replace its existing VLE would be in the region of 1 to 3 years and have significant cost in doing so. A 4 year agreement has now been entered into.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c30e4e4e-01e9-4d53-a093-67087dd1b674
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6bb099a-2824-43c7-9ff8-9d5cbea6f6ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,815,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,815,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 4-5 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Mark Hardy
Contact Email
m.hardy@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0114 222 4979

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANS EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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