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Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution and Associated Services

HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY

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01 May 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University has recently completed a procurement process for a Cloud Based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution and associated services, extending an existing contract with Instructure Global Ltd. This procurement falls under the education category and took place in Edinburgh, UK. The award was made on the 22nd of April 2020, and the procurement method used was limited, requiring no prior publication of a call for competition. The total contract value is approximately £559,105 and includes software licences along with support and maintenance services.

This contract extension presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the technology and education sectors, particularly those specialising in cloud-based solutions and academic software. Companies that can provide ongoing support, maintenance, and development of virtual learning environments are well-positioned to benefit from this contract extension. The potential for a further three-year extension adds an exciting prospect for businesses looking to build long-term relationships within the education industry.

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Notice Title

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution and Associated Services

Notice Description

Heriot-Watt University has extended a contract with Instructure Global Limited for the purchase of a Cloud Based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution and associated software licences with a support and maintenance element.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The extension to the existing contract will extend the use of the VLE platform across Heriot-Watt University. The Virtual Learning Environment contract extension includes software licencing, support and associated maintenance and an implementation element to support the existing business strategy.

Options: Option to extend the contract by a further three years after the first three period and a further three years after the second three year period.

Procurement Information

Under the provisions of Regulation 33 Section 4 Part b of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the extension of the contract pertains to the continuation of growth and the development of the Virtual Learning Environment platform across Heriot-Watt University to support existing business strategies. The purchase of additional cloud based Virtual Learning Environment Software licences with associated support, maintenance and an implementation element is specifically extending an existing agreement with Instructure Global Limited for the Canvas VLE product. Operating and maintaining more than one VLE system would result in a disproportionate level of technical difficulty being encountered in the maintenance due to differing technical characteristics.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620523
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386072
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£559,105 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20205 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
HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Fred Davidson
Contact Email
f.davidson@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRUCTURE GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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