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title: "2953/MH Virtual Learning Environment License Renewal"
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# 2953/MH Virtual Learning Environment License Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c30e4e4e-01e9-4d53-a093-67087dd1b674

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the renewal of its Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) licenses, classified under e-learning services. This selective tender, which utilised a call-off from the NHS SBS DWS Framework Agreement, was awarded on 31st May 2021. The contract has a total value of £1,815,000 and spans four years, commencing on 1st June 2021 and concluding on 31st May 2025. The delivery location is within Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom, with a tender period that ended on 27th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the e-learning and technology sectors, particularly those offering software solutions or services for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging innovative technologies to support educational needs. Engaging with this sector can help businesses expand their offerings and enhance their market presence, especially in the educational technology space.

## Notice

The University needed to renew its licenses for its Blackboard VLE system. The NHS SBS DWS Framework Agreement was used. It is estimated that the time needed to replace its existing VLE would be in the region of 1 to 3 years and have significant cost in doing so. A 4 year agreement has now been entered into.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6bb099a-2824-43c7-9ff8-9d5cbea6f6ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,815,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,815,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANS EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6bb099a-2824-43c7-9ff8-9d5cbea6f6ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6bb099a-2824-43c7-9ff8-9d5cbea6f6ff
  14th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

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