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title: "Provision of Virtual Environment Platform"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
published: "2022-04-01"
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# Provision of Virtual Environment Platform

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77f9eb9c-fde7-4729-a9bb-594448557ba0

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Virtual Environment Platform", a project aimed at enhancing student engagement and recruitment experiences. This tender falls under the software package and information systems category and is valued at £150,000. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd May 2022. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2022 and continue until 31st August 2025, with all activities based in Preston, North West England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on virtual environments and educational technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender is open to all eligible suppliers under an open procurement method. Companies with innovative approaches to enhancing user engagement through technology are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to modernise recruitment processes for educational institutions.

## Notice

University of Central Lancashire require a virtual environment platform to increase engage with prospective students and enhance the recruitment process / experience. More information can be found in the attached documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67b2b3b-d7ce-46fd-a9db-f076e2734eed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 07:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67b2b3b-d7ce-46fd-a9db-f076e2734eed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67b2b3b-d7ce-46fd-a9db-f076e2734eed
  1st April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk
  Tender opportunity can be found at the following link

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