--- title: "Flexible Learning Programme - Central Learning Environment (VLE) Replacement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-265282f8-5ea2-409d-957b-c9b02282d0bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-265282f8-5ea2-409d-957b-c9b02282d0bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-265282f8-5ea2-409d-957b-c9b02282d0bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-265282f8-5ea2-409d-957b-c9b02282d0bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2023-04-27" --- # Flexible Learning Programme - Central Learning Environment (VLE) Replacement Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-265282f8-5ea2-409d-957b-c9b02282d0bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-265282f8-5ea2-409d-957b-c9b02282d0bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-265282f8-5ea2-409d-957b-c9b02282d0bf.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is seeking to procure a Central Learning Environment (VLE) system under a 5-year contract, extendable for an additional 5 years. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves training software packages and IT services within the goods main procurement category. The tender deadline is 5th May 2023, with a contract period starting on 1st December 2023. The opportunity is open for businesses interested in providing e-learning services and consulting. This tender from The University of Manchester presents a lucrative opportunity for companies specialising in training software, IT services, and e-learning services. Businesses meeting the minimum turnover requirement of £5m and capable of fulfilling the mentioned criteria are well-suited to participate. The procurement process offers a chance for selected vendors to support the university's educational goals and enhance the teaching experience for students and staff over the contract period. ## Notice The University of Manchester is looking to procure a Central Learning Environment (previously known as a VLE) system that meets our pedagogical and technology guided requirements, the system will help drive forward improvement to the teaching and learning experience for all cohorts of students and staff. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option of further 5 annual renewals (at the discretion of the University) Suppliers MUST complete section 3.6 of the SQ document providing relevant FULL details of 3 reference of a similar nature (ie. number of staff/students) and value to this procurement. Suppliers must have a mimum turnover of PS5m and must indicate compliance in section 4.2 of the SQ document Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9576e1-9d84-4f4c-b2e6-bb07de64ad8b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48931000 - Training software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80420000 - E-learning services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2023 at 13:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9576e1-9d84-4f4c-b2e6-bb07de64ad8b - 31 Mar 2023 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9576e1-9d84-4f4c-b2e6-bb07de64ad8b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9576e1-9d84-4f4c-b2e6-bb07de64ad8b 27th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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