Award

AWARD OF PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a tender process for the provision of Virtual Classroom Software, identified as PURCH1598. This procurement falls under the education services industry category, with the contract located in Glasgow, UK. The award for this contract, valued at £100,000, was finalised on 17th August 2018, following an open procedure where bids were submitted through Public Contracts Scotland. The original tender was active until 29th May 2018, and interested parties were required to meet specific insurance and financial criteria.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in video conferencing and virtual classroom technologies, particularly those that can support the interactive teaching needs of higher education institutions. Companies capable of providing innovative, scalable solutions that facilitate blended and online learning are well-positioned to compete. Given the University's potential to extend the contract for an additional year, suppliers with the capability to deliver high-quality services over the long term will find this a valuable market opportunity.

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Notice Title

AWARD OF PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software

Notice Description

AWARD OF PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software for three (3) years with the option to extend for one (1) period of twelve (12) months. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software for three (3) years with the option to extend for one (1) period of twelve (12) months.

Renewal: The University may wish to extend the agreement 1 x 12 Month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000542809
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350275
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Gillian.Ray
Contact Email
gillian.ray@glasgow.ac.uk, neil.mather@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413302519, +44 1413306908

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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