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title: "Provision of Virtual Learning Environment - AWARD"
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# Provision of Virtual Learning Environment - AWARD

Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b25b1143-aa52-4a62-a108-5b234424a4af

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## Summary

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Virtual Learning Environment" after completing the award stage of the tender process. This procurement is classified under the CPV description of Educational Software Package and was conducted using an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 30th April 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 1st December 2018 and will run until 30th November 2019. The primary location for this procurement is London, United Kingdom, with specific delivery addresses including various regions within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in educational technology and digital learning solutions. Companies that can provide innovative virtual learning platforms or integrate digital tools for enhanced learning experiences would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on developing a robust digital approach aligns with market trends in educational services, signalling a growing demand for such solutions among institutions aiming to improve educational quality and attract diverse student populations.

## Notice

Workers' Educational Association are currently out to tender for the provision of a Virtual learning Environment Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'express an interest' upon which will be given access to the full tendering documentation through this e-tendering system. Please see 'Additional information' on how to apply for this contract. please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the In-tend website. Tender description: One of WEAs strategic objectives and priorities is to better integrate digital into its teaching and learning to improve the education quality and experience and to make sure that the WEA continues to remain relevant and up to date and attract a diverse range of students in today's ever increasing technological world. The WEA has had a VLE (Weave) previously, which was primarily focussed on staff. There was a fairly low take up of Weave, anecdotally in part due to low promotion, time, and lack of development to expand its content and features, as well as it being very difficult for users and developers. Several tests have already been completed with an online learning or digital approach to delivering a course, most notably with the use of Zoom the WEA's teleconferencing facility, which have proved to be very successful, and a trial of online learning using Zoom and the flexible bulletin board Padlet. There is a need to continue to develop a digital approach to learning, including blended, online and taster courses, tutor and student forums and sharing spaces, including access to file repository (could be outside the VLE) and tools to support course planning, the ability for students to upload their own materials, and track their progress and for digital learning to become fully integrated as part of the WEA's provision going forwards. The promise of digital gives us opportunities to be together in ways we have never been able to before, building education communities in digital ways. Our vision of a VLE is a stable platform enabling us to deliver and manage education; communicate within a teaching community which can develop and share resources; deliver teaching and training in ways which enable students to work collaboratively and link with groups of interest; support the Membership of the WEA as volunteers. There needs to be a phased implementation to enable the WEA to continue to learn and understand the best approach for different audiences. The initial scope of this project will focus on students as the primary recipients of the learning, and must support the need to attract new students to the WEA. The project recognises that this is only achievable as long as tutors are able easily to engage and use the VLE and find it a useful source for sharing of best practice and ideas, since tutors will be the ...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907929b5-a09a-41ca-8b6c-a79a34b68aef |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 4XW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTRUCTURE GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2018 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907929b5-a09a-41ca-8b6c-a79a34b68aef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907929b5-a09a-41ca-8b6c-a79a34b68aef
  5th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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