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title: "Virtual Learning Environment"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN"
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# Virtual Learning Environment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-070148a2-6cba-45aa-8a74-4635fd5de87a

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has awarded a contract for a virtual learning environment through the NHS Shared Business Services 'IT Solutions 2 framework. The contract involves the provision of a virtual learning environment SaaS solution to enhance online teaching and learning activities. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract valued at £1,060,424. The tender period ended on June 23, 2023, and the contract period will run from July 6, 2023, to July 5, 2027. The University of Lincoln, based in England, was the buying organization for this procurement.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses offering educational software packages, IT software and support services, educational software development services, and e-learning services. Companies providing solutions for online teaching, learning management systems, and data storage systems would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The contract presents a chance for businesses to collaborate with the University of Lincoln in delivering innovative virtual learning environments and supporting academic activities over the contract period.

## Notice

This contract award is through the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) 'IT Solutions 2 (Digital Workplace Solutions)' framework. The direct award is for a virtual learning environment SaaS solution, which comes with extra data storage, a production, staging and test environmental, among other online capabilities to help develop and enhance the University's online virtual learning environment. This web-based virtual learning environment and learning management system is to facilitate online teaching, learning, community building, and knowledge sharing at the University. The solution allows for course management, customisable open architecture, and scalable design which integrates with the University's student information system and authentication protocols.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f49109-30af-4860-9697-d463d283af5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2023 - 5 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,060,424 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,060,424 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2023 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f49109-30af-4860-9697-d463d283af5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f49109-30af-4860-9697-d463d283af5f
  26th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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