--- title: "(NU/1350) Supply, maintenance and support of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a17107ca-d3a5-4169-9712-8d62716241ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a17107ca-d3a5-4169-9712-8d62716241ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a17107ca-d3a5-4169-9712-8d62716241ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a17107ca-d3a5-4169-9712-8d62716241ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-10-14" --- # (NU/1350) Supply, maintenance and support of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a17107ca-d3a5-4169-9712-8d62716241ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a17107ca-d3a5-4169-9712-8d62716241ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a17107ca-d3a5-4169-9712-8d62716241ce.json) ## Summary Newcastle University is undertaking a procurement process for the supply, maintenance, and support of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), following an open procedure approach. The tender, identified as (NU/1350), is classified under the software package and information systems category and has a total contract value of £1,380,035. The tender period has ended on 1st April 2019, while the contract period spans from 12th July 2019 to 15th July 2022, with delivery required primarily in the North East of England. The award was announced on 14th October 2019 and marks the completion of this procurement stage. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those offering VLE solutions that are user-friendly and capable of seamless integration with existing systems. Companies that can demonstrate scalability and adaptability in their services, catering to diverse learning methods, are particularly well-suited to compete. The breadth of Newcastle University's user base, including its international branch campuses and online learners, further increases the potential for suppliers to expand their market presence through collaboration with the contracting authority. ## Notice Newcastle University requires a Virtual Learning Environment to support the teaching and learning of the University. The University recently completed a market engagement stage (under PIN 2018/S 029-063086)and the purpose of this notice is to alert the market of this OJEU Open Procedure to invite tenders to meet the requirements as described in the ITT documentation. The University requires a Virtual Learning Environment which is capable of meeting these high level objectives: 1) Fit for purpose and easy to use; 2) Integrate easily with existing University IT systems (student systems, authentication systems and other Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) systems); 3) Provides simple ways for users to collaborate with each other; 4) Continues to be developed as emerging technologies are introduced to the market; 5) Supports all type of learners and methods (online, blended, face to face) while allowing non modular courses to take place; 6) Has an up-to-date, interactive, attractive user interface and provides the same experience across all types of devices both now and in the future; 7) Able to scale up as demand grows and without incurring excessive additional costs. The scope of this tender is for the supply and support of a Virtual Learning Environment to be used by all members of the University, including those located in our Branch Campuses in London, Malaysia and Singapore as well as our distance learning courses which are fully online. Full details of the requirements are as stated in the Invitation to Tender documentation. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login The contract reference is NU/1350. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee95d5f-4c10-4f7c-ab21-c7ff1f0da85e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Sep 2019 | | Contract period | 26 Sep 2019 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,380,035 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,380,035 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INSTRUCTURE GLOBAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 14 Oct 2019 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee95d5f-4c10-4f7c-ab21-c7ff1f0da85e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee95d5f-4c10-4f7c-ab21-c7ff1f0da85e 14th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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