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17 Jul 2023 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands has completed the procurement process for the Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment. The contract was awarded to D2L Europe Ltd through a 'Direct Award' mechanism. The procurement falls under the IT services category, with a total contract value of £775,492.63. The University, acting on behalf of UHI Academic Partners, initiated this tender, which was open to bids from both SMEs and foreign businesses.

This tender for the Virtual Learning Environment presents growth opportunities for IT service providers and software development companies. Businesses offering educational software packages, database software, and consulting services are well-suited to compete. The contract, with a quality-weighted award criteria, emphasises both the technical expertise and cost-effectiveness required to deliver the virtual learning solutions. Interested businesses should consider the University of the Highlands and Islands' buyer profile and contact points for further engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands, has a requirement for the Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment. It should be noted that this requirement is being procured by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands, has a requirement for the Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment. It should be noted that this requirement is being procured by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners. For the purpose of clarification, the following institutions are 'Academic Partners' and are named on this contract: UHI Argyll, UHI Inverness, UHI Moray, UHI North Highland, UHI Orkney, UHI Outer Hebrides, UHI Perth, UHI Shetland, UHI West Highland, Highland Theological College, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Scottish Association for Marine Science, UHI Executive Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e280
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020468-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48611000 - Database software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£775,492 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20233 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 the Highlands and Islands
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D2L Europe Ltd

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