--- title: "GB-Liverpool: Virtual Learning Environment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b213bf54-f786-4aa8-9aeb-353a435fd9c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b213bf54-f786-4aa8-9aeb-353a435fd9c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b213bf54-f786-4aa8-9aeb-353a435fd9c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b213bf54-f786-4aa8-9aeb-353a435fd9c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL" published: "2019-04-18" --- # GB-Liverpool: Virtual Learning Environment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b213bf54-f786-4aa8-9aeb-353a435fd9c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b213bf54-f786-4aa8-9aeb-353a435fd9c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b213bf54-f786-4aa8-9aeb-353a435fd9c5.json) ## Summary The University of Liverpool is currently inviting tenders for the development of a Virtual Learning Environment as part of a strategic review aimed at enhancing their educational technology. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on e-learning services, with a total estimated value of £500,000. The tender period concludes on 20th May 2019 at 12 noon, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 5th July 2019, lasting until 31st July 2023. The procurement method adopted is the open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This opportunity is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE), providing a platform for businesses specialising in educational software and e-learning solutions to showcase their capabilities. With the University of Liverpool emphasising the importance of effective technology in teaching and learning, there is strong potential for innovation and growth in this sector. Interested firms should ensure they meet the specified criteria and submit their proposals as outlined in the tender documentation. ## Notice In December 2017 the University of Liverpool Executive Board approved the commencement of a review of our virtual learning environment (VLE) that will ensure we can position ourselves to meet the evolving needs of our staff and students. Given the importance of the VLE to our learning and teaching activities, the review has been about how we want to use technology to effectively support the teaching and learning experience and facilitate excellent pedagogy. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please note the return date for the tender is 20/05/2019 at 12 noon. THE DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your submission as detailed in the document. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b536932-4b53-4187-8a82-7bc35244ea2f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L69 7ZX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48190000 - Educational software package - 72212190 - Educational software development services - 80420000 - E-learning services ## Release History - 18 Apr 2019 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b536932-4b53-4187-8a82-7bc35244ea2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b536932-4b53-4187-8a82-7bc35244ea2f 18th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=391824945 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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