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title: "Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9d8cda5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Staffordshire University, which sought proposals for the "Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment", within the educational software sector. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, with the tender period concluding on 14th April 2016, and the awarded contract took effect from 1st September 2016, running until 31st August 2019. The total contract value was £1,000,000, and the location for delivery was specified as the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational technology and software solutions. Companies that provide virtual learning environments or related services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders like this, especially those capable of meeting the substantial contract value while adhering to the standards set by established educational institutions. Engaging with such contracts can enable business growth and enhance competitive positioning within the educational sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Virtual Learning Environment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04678e79-bb36-495a-9445-f12dff6ff6ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £918,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## 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

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04678e79-bb36-495a-9445-f12dff6ff6ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04678e79-bb36-495a-9445-f12dff6ff6ea
  13th May 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=201990067
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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