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Virtual Learning Environment System(s) and Associated Services - APUC Framework ITS 1040 AP

APUC Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves APUC Limited as the contracting authority, seeking suppliers for the "Virtual Learning Environment System(s) and Associated Services - APUC Framework ITS 1040 AP". This procurement falls within the education services category, specifically aimed at universities and colleges in Scotland. The process is currently in the Award stage, having reached completion on 28th July 2021, following a successful tender submission period that concluded on 7th January 2021. This framework agreement includes two main lots focused on proprietary VLE solutions and the development, hosting, and support of Moodle VLE systems, catering to the educational institutions across Scotland and the wider UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in educational technology and software services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies that can provide innovative virtual learning environment solutions, implementation of system migrations, maintenance, and hosting services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The open procedure allows for a diverse range of bidders, enabling both established firms and emerging tech companies to contribute their expertise towards enhancing the educational landscape in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Learning Environment System(s) and Associated Services - APUC Framework ITS 1040 AP

Notice Description

Framework for Virtual Learning Environment Management Solutions and Associated Services 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 environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Proprietary VLE Solutions and Associated Services Lot2 - Development, Support and Hosting of Moodle VLE Solutions and Associated Services The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.

Lot Information

Proprietary VLE Systems and Associated Services

Framework for VLE Solutions and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland: Lot 1, Proprietary VLE Systems, including provision of all "commoditised off the shelf"(COTS)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 environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education regional purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/

Renewal: Two periods of up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Development, Hosting and Support of Moodle VLE Systems and Associated Services

Framework for VLE Solutions and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland: Lot1, Proprietary VLE Solutions and Associated Services; Lot 2, Development, Hosting and Support of Moodle VLE Solutions and Associated Services. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Configuration, customisation and development if required by Institutions. Solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education regional purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ The agreement will also be open to members of the Scottish Consortia of University Research Libraries (SCURL). https://scurl.ac.uk/?s=members&submit=Search

Renewal: Two periods of up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000629721
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422742
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
Large, 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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Catalyst IT Europe Limited

CoSector University of London

D2L Europe Limited

Instructure Global Limited

New Media Warehouse TA/Synergy Learning

Titus Learning Limited

itslearninguk

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400258
    Virtual Learning Environment System(s) and Associated Services - APUC Framework ITS 1040 AP - Framework for Virtual Learning Environment Management Solutions and Associated Services 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 environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Proprietary VLE Solutions and Associated Services Lot2 - Development, Support and Hosting of Moodle VLE Solutions and Associated Services The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422742
    Virtual Learning Environment System(s) and Associated Services - APUC Framework ITS 1040 AP - Framework for Virtual Learning Environment Management Solutions and Associated Services 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 environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Proprietary VLE Solutions and Associated Services Lot2 - Development, Support and Hosting of Moodle VLE Solutions and Associated Services The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.

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