--- title: "Provision of Virtual Learning Environment for the University of Derby" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a51c2518-ea1e-42c7-bf53-8f98a0391dbe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a51c2518-ea1e-42c7-bf53-8f98a0391dbe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a51c2518-ea1e-42c7-bf53-8f98a0391dbe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a51c2518-ea1e-42c7-bf53-8f98a0391dbe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY" published: "2022-04-04" --- # Provision of Virtual Learning Environment for the University of Derby Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a51c2518-ea1e-42c7-bf53-8f98a0391dbe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a51c2518-ea1e-42c7-bf53-8f98a0391dbe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a51c2518-ea1e-42c7-bf53-8f98a0391dbe.json) ## Summary The University of Derby is initiating a planning phase for the procurement of a new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The contract, titled "Provision of Virtual Learning Environment for the University of Derby," falls under the educational software package category. Located in Derby, England, the engagement end date for suppliers to submit their contributions is set for 9th May 2022 at 15:00. This pre-procurement market engagement aims to gather insights from capable suppliers to refine the University's requirements and is designed to inform a formal tender anticipated for May to July 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in innovative educational technologies and software solutions. Organisations that can contribute fresh ideas on enhancing virtual learning experiences and those with capabilities in educational software development would be well-positioned to engage in this process. The University of Derby is particularly keen on partnering with suppliers who can demonstrate creativity and a forward-thinking approach, making it an ideal environment for companies looking to expand their footprint in the educational technology sector. ## Notice The University of Derby wishes to invite suppliers to participate in a pre-procurement market engagement in relation to the future procurement of a new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). We wish to engage in dialogue with capable suppliers prior to finalising our requirements specification. This exercise is to help us assess the maturity, depth and innovation of the marketplace, and also to understand the range and scope of available solutions. The outcome of this exercise will provide input into a future tender which is planned for May/June/July 2022. We will not be assessing proposals provided in response to this market engagement exercise and this is NOT a Call for Competition. Should they wish to, any capable supplier will be provided with an opportunity to formally bid for a future tender opportunity, regardless of their response to this market engagement. We welcome responses from organisations who feel that they have ideas on how the future of virtual learning can be delivered to our students. Suppliers are also invited to provide advice to ensure our vision and requirements are reasonable and realistic. The university is keen to be at the forefront of innovative solutions and services and provide our students with the best experience possible, so future-focussed platforms, features, ideas and user experiences are encouraged. If you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise, please email procurement@derby.ac.uk to request a document containing further details. Please ensure that your e-mail subject contains the reference: PROC IJ/DMC ITT598 Your response to the document must be submitted no later than 15:00 on 09/05/2022. Following receipt of the responses, and depending on the information obtained, we may choose to engage directly with suppliers by phone, e-mail or Teams meeting to clarify elements of their response in order to further refine our tender requirements. Organisations who do not engage in this exercise will not be disadvantaged in any future procurement, as this pre-procurement market engagement is only an exploratory fact-finding exercise: it is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. The expected formal tender process will commence ONLY after the early Market Engagement has concluded. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac9381e-8b78-4d48-ac11-9eee58e362a8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48190000 - Educational software package ## Release History - 4 Apr 2022 at 17:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac9381e-8b78-4d48-ac11-9eee58e362a8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac9381e-8b78-4d48-ac11-9eee58e362a8 4th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.derby.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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