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title: "Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Renewal"
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# Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ada15578-6707-4f2c-a2de-1e1b287028e3

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF DERBY is seeking a supplier for the renewal of its Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), specifically for the license and subscription ensuring continuity of service for its students. This procurement falls under the educational software category and has a total value of £411,619.93. The procurement process is classified as selective, using a restricted procedure, and reached the award stage on 4 July 2022. The contract will commence on 1 August 2022 and run until 31 July 2023, with the tender period having ended on 20 June 2022. The location of the project is in Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specializing in educational technology or software solutions, to expand their footprint in the public sector. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with experience in managing similar projects would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies capable of demonstrating reliability and innovation in delivering virtual learning environments can take advantage of this contract to develop long-term relationships within the education sector.

## Notice

For the license and subscription renewal of the university's core VLE solution. This renewal ensures continuity of service for our students whilst a new tender is in progress.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7b1023-0c8f-4e3e-8e74-123785e9e653 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £411,619 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £411,619 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKBOARD (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2022 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7b1023-0c8f-4e3e-8e74-123785e9e653

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7b1023-0c8f-4e3e-8e74-123785e9e653
  18th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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