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Virtual Learning Environment for the University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has concluded a procurement process for a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The contract falls under the education sector and was conducted using an open procedure. This procurement has reached the award stage, resulting in a contract award to TET Limited, a large company based in London, for an amount of £684,838.96. Key events in this procurement included the contract signing on 24th September 2024, with the award announcement on 7th October 2024. The delivery location for the VLE is within the Aberdeen region (UKM50), in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in educational technology and digital learning solutions. Large enterprises with capabilities in developing and maintaining virtual learning environments are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The open procedure applied in this procurement indicates a transparent and competitive process, providing a level playing field for businesses to showcase their innovative solutions. Additionally, given the size and scope of this project, there could be potential for subcontracting, creating further opportunities for SMEs to participate indirectly.

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Notice Title

Virtual Learning Environment for the University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

VLE for University of Aberdeen

Lot Information

Lot 1

Virtual Learning Environment for the University of Aberdeen. This is a contract award notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779594
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515606
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£684,838 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20241 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TET

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