Tender

UOW878 - Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Apr 2023 at 13:16

Planning

17 Oct 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester is inviting tenders for the implementation of a modern Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to enhance the learning and teaching experience of students and academics. The tender, titled "UOW878 - Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)," falls under the E-learning services classification. The procurement stage is currently in progress, with the tender period ending on April 12, 2023. The University, located in Worcester, United Kingdom, aims to drive increased engagement and collaboration through this procurement, offering opportunities for businesses in the services industry.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specializing in E-learning services. The University of Worcester's requirement for a future-focused VLE emphasises the need for innovation, connectivity, and digital inclusion in the learning environment. With a bid validity period of 180 days, interested companies should ensure their submissions align with the University's vision for an enhanced learning experience. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering cutting-edge educational solutions.

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Notice Title

UOW878 - Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Notice Description

The University of Worcester is looking to implement a future-focused, intuitive, and secure Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to enhance the learning and teaching experience of our students and academics. The current Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Blackboard Learn supports learning and teaching on all credit bearing programmes and modes of delivery at the University (undergraduate, postgraduate, online, apprenticeships and Further Education provision through our partner colleges.)Our future academic offer across our pedagogic approach to learning provision requires a modern VLE that can drive increased engagement, that by design inspires collaboration, connectivity, creativity, digital inclusion, and delivers authentic applied learning experiences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03766e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009974-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Kathryn Preece
Contact Email
purchasing@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01905855114

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
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

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