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title: "Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-208ba200-e0d1-45c6-980d-0f915ca07f08"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UCLAN INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE"
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# Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment

Buyer: UCLAN INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-208ba200-e0d1-45c6-980d-0f915ca07f08

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire, through Uclan Innovation & Enterprise, has awarded a contract for the provision of a Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) as part of a shift towards a cloud-based solution. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a total contract value of £935,000. The contract period spans from 31st March 2019 to 4th August 2022, having been awarded directly via a selective procurement method from a framework agreement. The tender closed on 1st March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning services and cloud technology solutions, particularly those capable of providing software package implementation and ongoing support. Enterprises with experience in educational software and a strong track record in cloud integrations would be well-positioned to engage with such contracts, contributing to their growth and expanding their market presence within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University's current Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is provided by Blackboard and hosted on premise. The VLE is used by both staff and students for a wide range of learning and exams. The current contract for the on premise license expires in August 2019. The University wishes to move it's Blackboard (VLE) to a cloud based solution, and this contract is for the implementation and annual licenses over a 3 year period. The contract has been awarded via a framework direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96931071-a4aa-462b-ae0b-1b6ebb19f5a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 4 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £935,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UCLAN INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2019 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96931071-a4aa-462b-ae0b-1b6ebb19f5a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96931071-a4aa-462b-ae0b-1b6ebb19f5a1
  22nd March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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