Virtual Learning Environment Platform Software Subscription

BORDERS COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Borders College, situated at the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels, has awarded a contract for the renewal of its cloud-based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform software subscription to Instructure Global Ltd as part of an open procedure. This procurement process, which falls under the education industry category, involves goods with an emphasis on innovative and value-adding VLE systems and associated services. The contract was awarded on 15th June 2026, and the platform will be delivered to Borders College. The process was completed as a direct award under a framework, with all tender-related activities and contract signing conducted on the same date.

This tender presents extensive growth opportunities for businesses in the educational technology sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions for virtual learning environments. Large tech companies with robust systems for e-learning platforms are particularly well-suited for this type of procurement. Although the contract for this tender was directly awarded to a large supplier, it highlights the demand for advanced digital learning solutions, encouraging other firms to diversify or innovate their offerings in preparation for future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Virtual Learning Environment Platform Software Subscription

Notice Description

Renewal of cloud based VLE system software developed for the colleges virtual learning platform - Canvas

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award for the renewal of software subscription for the colleges virtual learning environment platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834679
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557984
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks 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
BORDERS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3HE
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Galashiels and District
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRUCTURE GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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