--- title: "Provision of Replacement VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5bfdaf6e-52e3-4763-8102-921fcd3e0b9a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5bfdaf6e-52e3-4763-8102-921fcd3e0b9a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bfdaf6e-52e3-4763-8102-921fcd3e0b9a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bfdaf6e-52e3-4763-8102-921fcd3e0b9a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-12-07" --- # Provision of Replacement VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) Solution Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bfdaf6e-52e3-4763-8102-921fcd3e0b9a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5bfdaf6e-52e3-4763-8102-921fcd3e0b9a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bfdaf6e-52e3-4763-8102-921fcd3e0b9a.json) ## Summary De Montfort University is procuring a Replacement Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution, with a tender titled "Provision of Replacement VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) Solution". This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is taking place in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The open procedure procurement method requires submissions to be completed by 17th January 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 27th May 2022 and extend until 26th May 2027. The contract is crucial for ensuring the continuity of academic delivery in time for the 2023/24 academic year. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational technology, particularly those specialising in software development and implementation services. Companies that can offer a comprehensive VLE system and ongoing support would be ideal candidates for this procurement. As the requirement is for a single supplier, businesses should demonstrate their capability to fulfil all aspects of the University's needs without splitting the contract into smaller lots. ## Notice De Montfort University requires the Provision of a Replacement Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution. The University currently has a contract in place for the ongoing provision of an on premise solution until 31st December 2023 latest, for which there is no further opportunity of extension in its' current form. Supply and implementation of a new VLE Solution is therefore required and which will have to take place by no later than 31st May 2023, to ensure the University is fully prepared for academic delivery in September 2023, which is the start of the 2023/24 academic year. Full details of Scope, Strategic Objectives & Overview, Specification, Terms applicable and other provisions related to this procurement and any future Contract are contained within the Invitation to Tender document uploaded to this e-tendering portal. Additional information: All information of importance to interested Tenderers to ensure you are able to submit a full and proper bid are incorporated within our published Invitation to Tender, Tender Reference 1669/21 for the Provision of a Replacement VLE Solution, and which can be found on the University's e-tendering portal Intend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home. Delivery Notes De Montfort University requires the Provision of a Replacement Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution to the whole University and which is seen as a key investment and critical system to the ongoing future learning and development of both staff and students. The University currently has a contract in place for the ongoing provision of an on premise solution until 31st December 2023 latest, for which there is no further opportunity of extension in its' current form. Supply and implementation of a new VLE Solution is therefore required and which will have to take place by no later than 31st May 2023, to ensure the University is fully prepared for academic delivery in September 2023, which is the start of the 2023/24 academic year. Full details of Scope, Strategic Objectives & Overview, Specification, Terms applicable and other provisions related to this procurement and any future Contract are contained within the Invitation to Tender document uploaded to this e-tendering portal. The University is looking to make a single supplier appointment for provision of the full system and ongoing support; there shall be no division into Lots. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bec2fe6-f744-4864-9105-bd0c9fa2f1dd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 May 2022 - 26 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 7 Dec 2021 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bec2fe6-f744-4864-9105-bd0c9fa2f1dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bec2fe6-f744-4864-9105-bd0c9fa2f1dd 7th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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