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Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2017 at 00:00

Tender

04 Nov 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, is conducting a tender for the "Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework." This procurement focuses on providing VLE solutions for universities and colleges across Scotland, inclusive of software provision, licensing, implementation, migration support, maintenance, and hosting services. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 27th March 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £3,800,000, and it is part of an open procedure, signifying that it is accessible to any qualified supplier wishing to submit a bid.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the educational technology sector, particularly for those specialising in software development, system implementation, and IT services. Companies that can demonstrate their capability to deliver solutions capable of functioning across multiple campuses and provide ongoing support and maintenance would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms with expertise in collaboration technologies, such as web conferencing, may find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings, potentially resulting in fruitful partnerships and long-term engagements within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework

Notice Description

Virtual Learning Environment Solutions (VLE) for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Virtual Learning Environment Solutions (VLE) for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments.. The statement for an OJEU notice: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Collaboration technologies including but not limited to web conferencing.

Renewal: Two additional further periods of twelve (12) months each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280715
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

72212190 - Educational software development services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Recurring every 48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Peter Jackson
Contact Email
pjackson@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262800
    Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework - Virtual Learning Environment Solutions (VLE) for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280715
    Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework - Virtual Learning Environment Solutions (VLE) for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments.

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