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University of Sunderland - Virtual Learning Environment / LMS - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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28 Mar 2017 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has recently completed the award process for a contract titled "Virtual Learning Environment / LMS." This tender, categorised under educational services, aims to appoint a supplier to develop or deploy a new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that supports teaching and learning. The procurement process was initiated with a deadline for tender submissions that ended on 24 August 2016, and the awarded contract will run from 23 January 2017 to 22 January 2020. The primary delivery location for this contract is Sunderland, North East England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and consultative services related to virtual learning environments. Companies capable of delivering innovative software as a service, alongside providing consultative solutions, would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature. Given the dynamic nature of educational technology, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on developing cutting-edge educational tools could benefit from increases in demand for integrated learning platforms as educational institutions seek to enhance their teaching capabilities.

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Notice Title

University of Sunderland - Virtual Learning Environment / LMS - AWARD

Notice Description

The University seeks to appoint an innovative VLE service provider to develop and/or deploy a new Virtual Learning Environment offering (VLE) / LMS. The VLE is the University's primary means of ensuring teaching materials, resources and associated tools are available to staff and students, 24/7 across multiple platform offerings and is viewed as one of our key teaching and learning tools, driving an enriched learning experience to our student base whilst providing an integrated environment enhancing engagement with teaching, learning and assessment processes. The current VLE will be unsupported Q4 2017. Contract Scope The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 - Virtual Learning Environment - Software as a Service and; Lot 2 - Virtual Learning Environment - Consultative Services. The Authority will award either lot 1 or lot 2 to a single Tenderer. Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the above Lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f444f710-633c-4b61-97b9-06e9d3f3fc54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d103a536-7f39-434d-8bfe-f1f0ddf9bee2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2017 - 22 Jan 2020 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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