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Award

04 Apr 2023 at 14:09

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23 Feb 2023 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the public contract titled "Metaverse Learning Perpetual Licences" was successfully completed by Jisc Services Ltd. The contract falls under the industry category of education and training services. Jisc Services Ltd, acting as the buying organization, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, conducted a limited procurement process using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract with Metaverse Learning Ltd for perpetual licences, worth GBP 500,000, was signed on 1st April 2023.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services to engage with Jisc Services Ltd, a public body governed by public law, and potentially participate in similar future procurements. Businesses offering innovative solutions for further education institutions may find suitable opportunities through Jisc's procurement activities. The standstill period incorporated provides a transparent process allowing potential suppliers to engage and challenge decisions before the contract is finalized, ensuring fair competition and compliance with procurement regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Metaverse Learning Perpetual Licences

Notice Description

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into contract with Metaverse Learning Ltd to offer it's product Metaverse Learning to Jisc's Further Education (FE) members. Participation will be optional on the part of eligible FE institutions. The agreement will be for 6 months. The agreement is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Ltd has entered into contract with Metaverse Learning Ltd to offer it's product Metaverse Learning to Jisc's Further Education (FE) members. Participation will be optional on the part of eligible FE institutions. The agreement will be for 6 months. The agreement is for use by Jisc members and not for Jisc's own use. Additional information: The contract value is an estimate based on the aggregate sum of the licence fees that will be paid to the supplier by Jisc member institutions over the six month term of the contract.

Procurement Information

Metaverse Learning Ltd is the rightsholder and sole supplier of this unique resource. Therefore Jisc is clear that the arrangement falls within the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, contained within Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, permitting Jisc to enter into the direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a7b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009802-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Metaverse Learning Limited

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