Award

WBS CTE Online Synchronous Classroom Software

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2021 at 12:32

Tender

02 Jul 2021 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking to procure a real-time video-conferencing software package titled "WBS CTE Online Synchronous Classroom Software" to facilitate online seminars and consultations. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with an active contract for a total value of £250,000. The procurement method is open, allowing all interested parties to participate. The deadline for tender submissions was 6th August 2021, with the process having started earlier in the summer of 2021. The location for delivery is Coventry, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for technology firms and software companies specialising in video conferencing and online education tools. Businesses that can offer innovative and flexible solutions for virtual engagement, as well as those experienced in educational technology, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Such companies could leverage this opportunity to expand their presence within the educational sector, especially as institutions increasingly adopt digital systems for learning and administration.

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Notice Title

WBS CTE Online Synchronous Classroom Software

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a real-time video-conferencing product to provide online seminars, lectures, large events and 1-1 consultations with students. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a real-time video-conferencing product to provide online seminars, lectures, large events and 1-1 consultations with students. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure.The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c2ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032059-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.hudson@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7EZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL

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