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title: "VLE Additions"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# VLE Additions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-501e429a-6551-4009-81f1-9aa61caa6089

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## Summary

The University of Derby has recently awarded a contract titled "VLE Additions" to enhance its Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The procurement falls under the industry-specific software development services category. This project, which involves the addition of Illuminate Authoring and Service Delivery Manager, is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct, single tender action below the threshold. The tender concluded on 18th July 2024, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025. The total value of the contract is £66,468.

This awarded contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those experienced in educational platforms. While the University of Derby has chosen Blackboard International B.V for this specific project, similar tenders could offer new business potential for other firms equipped to deliver innovative VLE solutions. Companies in the EdTech sector, especially those capable of managing and authoring content or delivering managed services, would find such opportunities highly relevant to their specialisations.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract for 2 additions to the University's VLE - Illuminate Authoring and Service Delivery Manager.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99504ba-9098-4f7c-86c3-de3cd1b8fe7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,468 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,468 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99504ba-9098-4f7c-86c3-de3cd1b8fe7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99504ba-9098-4f7c-86c3-de3cd1b8fe7d
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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