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title: "Award of Launch Pad VLE - Annual License - Servicing and Hosting 2017-18"
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buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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# Award of Launch Pad VLE - Annual License - Servicing and Hosting 2017-18

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40f7058c-ef44-4317-b37f-73c2658720ce

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## Summary

The North Tyneside Council has awarded a contract for the "Award of Launch Pad VLE - Annual License - Servicing and Hosting 2017-18", classified under the CPV code for wide area networks. This procurement was initiated to ensure the continuity of essential services for the educational sector in North Tyneside, England, particularly the North Tyneside Learning Platform. The procurement method was limited, allowing the award of the contract without prior publication of notices, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018, with a total value of £69,809. The tender was published on 17th May 2017, with the procurement stage now complete.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the educational technology sector, particularly those specialising in online learning platforms and associated services. Companies that can provide comprehensive hosting and servicing solutions for virtual learning environments would be well-suited to compete. The continuation of funding through SLA to schools signifies a stable revenue stream, making it an attractive prospect for larger firms capable of delivering on these service requirements, thereby contributing to their business growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Award Notice - Launch Pad VLE - Annual License - Servicing and Hosting 2017-18 Continuation of the North Tyneside Learning Platform - partnership company E2BN - Think iT using the bespoke VLE from framework. Continuation of the requirement will ensure business continuity to the schools community. Without the continuation of the platform there will be a loss of business critical services including emails to schools. The platform is 100% funded through SLA to schools and represents a significant aggregated saving based on national models

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6df2126-512d-4027-a18f-5ea74e144e12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,809 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,809 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST OF ENGLAND BROADBAND NETWORK T/A E2BN THINK IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 17 May 2017 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6df2126-512d-4027-a18f-5ea74e144e12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6df2126-512d-4027-a18f-5ea74e144e12
  17th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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