Planning

Provision of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution for De Montfort University

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Planning

14 Jun 2021 at 20:31

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution". This process aims to engage with suppliers regarding the future provision of a VLE solution for the university, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the market engagement by submitting their responses by 17:00 hours on Friday, 9th July 2021. The current stage does not indicate a formal call for competition, but rather seeks input that may influence future procurement decisions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those that can provide innovative VLE solutions. Suppliers capable of offering software packages, services, and support for teaching and learning applications would be well-suited to compete in this marketplace. Engaging with DMU during this market process could lead to future collaborations, as the university is considering various options for VLE provision and aims to gather insights that will inform their procurement strategy.

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Notice Title

Provision of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution for De Montfort University

Notice Description

Market Engagement for the procurement of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. De Montfort University (DMU) is seeking Market Engagement (ME) responses from suppliers who potentially would be interested in supplying a VLE solution to the University in the coming future. DMU is seeking to enter into a period of market engagement with suppliers who could provide a future VLE Solution. The ME process may also include the potential opportunity for presentations / demonstrations during end July / early August 2021.DMU currently has a number of future options under consideration by way of the longterm route ahead in the area of future VLE provision to the University and which are all under consideration as part of a current wider VLE / Teaching and Learning (T&L) Applications Review; and which may include the undertaking of a full procurement for a future VLE solution provision. There are a number of variables influencing any future final decisions, dates and timelines; including any re-procurement which may be necessary and which is fully compliant in accordance with DMU Financial Regulations & Procurement Policy and any external Regulations and best practice applicable and currently in force at the time of undertaking any activity of a procurement related nature. Currently no firm decisions have been made by DMU and this market engagement process does not represent a call for competition or place any commitment on any party to any future tender process in this area of supply at this stage.The aim of this process including the holding of any presentations / demonstrations, is to undertake a structured market engagement across the VLE supplier market and to encourage suppliers to share their views and offer suggestions with DMU. The information gathered from this process may then be used to inform on the development of any future Requirements.If you are interested in responding to this ME Enquiry and being offered a presentation / demonstration, please register your interest on the InTend system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home and in due course submit a fully Questionnaire response via the InTend messaging system. Requests for taking part in this process may take place anytime up to and including Friday 2nd July 2021 and the closing date / time for return of completed ME Questionnaire responses shall be17:00 Hours on Friday 9th July 2021.Further details concerning DMU, the current position in this area and this process are contained in the aforementioned Questionnaire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Market Engagement for the procurement of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. De Montfort University (DMU) is seeking Market Engagement (ME) responses from suppliers who potentially would be interested in supplying a VLE solution to the University in the coming future. DMU is seeking to enter into a period of market engagement with suppliers who could provide a future VLE Solution. The ME process may also include the potential opportunity for presentations / demonstrations during end July / early August 2021.DMU currently has a number of future options under consideration by way of the longterm route ahead in the area of future VLE provision to the University and which are all under consideration as part of a current wider VLE / Teaching and Learning (T&L) Applications Review; and which may include the undertaking of a full procurement for a future VLE solution provision. There are a number of variables influencing any future final decisions, dates and timelines; including any re-procurement which may be necessary and which is fully compliant in accordance with DMU Financial Regulations & Procurement Policy and any external Regulations and best practice applicable and currently in force at the time of undertaking any activity of a procurement related nature. Currently no firm decisions have been made by DMU and this market engagement process does not represent a call for competition or place any commitment on any party to any future tender process in this area of supply at this stage.The aim of this process including the holding of any presentations / demonstrations, is to undertake a structured market engagement across the VLE supplier market and to encourage suppliers to share their views and offer suggestions with DMU. The information gathered from this process may then be used to inform on the development of any future Requirements.If you are interested in responding to this ME Enquiry and being offered a presentation / demonstration, please register your interest on the InTend system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home and in due course submit a fully Questionnaire response via the InTend messaging system. Requests for taking part in this process may take place anytime up to and including Friday 2nd July 2021 and the closing date / time for return of completed ME Questionnaire responses shall be17:00 Hours on Friday 9th July 2021.Further details concerning DMU, the current position in this area and this process are contained in the aforementioned Questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bbdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013418-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Paul Whitehall
Contact Email
paul.whitehall@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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