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Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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29 Sep 2023 at 13:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Of The West Of England has awarded a contract for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) titled "Renewal of Blackboard Learn SaaS". This procurement falls under the goods category and was carried out using a limited procurement method without publication of a contract notice. The University's rationale for this procurement was ensuring minimal disruption to the student experience in light of Covid-related challenges.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses that provide educational software packages. Interested businesses should be able to provide essential services to ensure the continuity of online teaching and learning experiences. Blackboard International B.V. is the current supplier for this contract, which presents an opportunity for similar companies to compete for future renewals or related projects within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Notice Description

Renewal of Blackboard Learn SaaS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal of Blackboard Learn SaaS. Blackboard Learn is the universities Virtual Learning Environment.

Procurement Information

The continuity of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is business-critical to the University and renewal of the Blackboard Learn SaaS solution is essential to our student experience. * Student Experience. Due to Covid there has been considerable disruption to the student experience and it is essential that we have minimal disruption in the short term to ensure the continuity of the online components of teaching and learning. * We are currently undertaking a review of our requirements from a wide range of teaching and support staff across the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0406b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028812-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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