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title: "Virtual Learning Environment"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Virtual Learning Environment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-732dc749-e7d2-49f8-80b7-fb16f4783cf7

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## Summary

The University of Derby is seeking bids for a tender titled "Virtual Learning Environment" in the education software package category. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a contract value of £593,040. The tender deadline was on July 19, 2022. The buying organisation is the University of Derby, located in Derby, England.

This opportunity to replace the existing VLE can benefit businesses in the educational software sector. The contract period is from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2029, offering stability for long-term planning. SMEs may find this tender particularly appealing due to its suitability for smaller enterprises. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing equal chances for interested suppliers to participate.

## Notice

University is seeking bids to replace its existing VLE with an intuitive, fresh, fully functional and future-focussed learning platform. The provider will collaborate with the university and more broadly within the sector to maintain a strong strategic partnership. Suppliers can view all tender documentation and submit bids free of charge using our Oracle portal. Guidance and information about how to use our portal is available at:- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/ (https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplierinfo/ prospective-suppliers/) You must register your company on our supplier portal, and once registered you willhave accesss to this and any future tender opportunity you may wish to bid for. Theportal link is here:- https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome (https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome) Once registered you will be able to search for what Oracle term a 'Negotiation'. Search for the Title "PROC IJ/DMC ITT598 Virtual Learning Environment" or Negotiation number "QUO5000000302". Please e-mail supplierqueries@derby.ac.uk if you have any difficulties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33de9d65-6ee1-4ced-82cc-a15b431ac4ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £947,332 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £593,040 |
| 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 | DE1 3LB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2023 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33de9d65-6ee1-4ced-82cc-a15b431ac4ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33de9d65-6ee1-4ced-82cc-a15b431ac4ad
  30th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplierinfo/

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