--- title: "Provision of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution for De Montfort University" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4b0a0f4-c03c-46f4-9dfa-52166741b8cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4b0a0f4-c03c-46f4-9dfa-52166741b8cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4b0a0f4-c03c-46f4-9dfa-52166741b8cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4b0a0f4-c03c-46f4-9dfa-52166741b8cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-06-14" --- # Provision of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution for De Montfort University Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4b0a0f4-c03c-46f4-9dfa-52166741b8cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4b0a0f4-c03c-46f4-9dfa-52166741b8cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4b0a0f4-c03c-46f4-9dfa-52166741b8cc.json) ## Summary De Montfort University based in Leicester, UK, is currently engaged in a market engagement process for the procurement of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) solution. The tender, titled "Provision of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution for De Montfort University," is at the planning stage, with the closing date for responding to the market engagement set for 17:00 on 9th July 2021. The future contract, likely to start on 12th August 2021 and end on 30th September 2021, falls under the software and information systems industry category, indicating a focus on technological goods. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, which allows for broader participation from potential suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational technology, software development, and digital learning solutions. Companies that can demonstrate innovative VLE offerings and engage in the upcoming presentations and demonstrations could position themselves favourably in this competitive process. Suppliers are encouraged to register their interest and submit questionnaire responses as part of their efforts to be considered for this potential contract, following the guidelines set by De Montfort University. ## Notice Market Engagement for the procurement of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. De Montfort University (DMU) is seeking Market Engagement (ME) responses from suppliers who potentially would be interested in supplying a VLE solution to the University in the coming future. The ME process may also include the potential opportunity for presentations / demonstrations during end July / early August 2021. DMU currently has a number of future options under consideration by way of the longterm route ahead in the area of future VLE provision to the University and which are all under consideration as part of a current wider VLE / Teaching and Learning (T&L) Applications Review; and which may include the undertaking of a full procurement for a future VLE solution provision. There are a number of variables influencing any future final decisions, dates and timelines; including any re-procurement which may be necessary and which is fully compliant in accordance with DMU Financial Regulations & Procurement Policy and any external Regulations and best practice applicable and currently in force at the time of undertaking any activity of a procurement related nature. Currently no firm decisions have been made by DMU and this market engagement process does not represent a call for competition or place any commitment on any party to any future tender process in this area of supply at this stage. The aim of this process including the holding of any presentations / demonstrations, is to undertake a structured market engagement across the VLE supplier market and to encourage suppliers to share their views and offer suggestions with DMU. The information gathered from this process may then be used to inform on the development of any future Requirements. If you are interested in responding to this ME Enquiry and being offered a presentation / demonstration, please register your interest on the InTend system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home and in due course submit a fully Questionnaire response via the InTend messaging system. Requests for taking part in this process may take place anytime up to and including Friday 2nd July 2021 and the closing date / time for return of completed ME Questionnaire responses shall be17:00 Hours on Friday 9th July 2021. Further details concerning DMU, the current position in this area and this process are contained in the aforementioned Questionnaire. Additional information: Market Engagement for the procurement of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. De Montfort University (DMU) is seeking Market Engagement (ME) responses from suppliers who potentially would be interested in supplying a VLE solution to the University in the coming future. The ME process may also include the potential opportunity for presentations / demonstrations during end July / early August 2021. DMU currently has a number of future options under consideration by way of the longterm route ahead in the area of future VLE provision to the University and which are all under consideration as part of a current wider VLE / Teaching and Learning (T&L) Applications Review; and which may include the undertaking of a full procurement for a future VLE solution provision. There are a number of variables influencing any future final decisions, dates and timelines; including any re-procurement which may be necessary and which is fully compliant in accordance with DMU Financial Regulations & Procurement Policy and any external Regulations and best practice applicable and currently in force at the time of undertaking any activity of a procurement related nature. Currently no firm decisions have been made by DMU and this market engagement process does not represent a call for competition or place any commitment on any party to any future tender process in this area of supply at this stage. The aim of this process including the holding of any presentations / demonstrations, is to undertake a structured market engagement across the VLE supplier market and to encourage suppliers to share their views and offer suggestions with DMU. The information gathered from this process may then be used to inform on the development of any future Requirements. If you are interested in responding to this ME Enquiry and being offered a presentation / demonstration, please register your interest on the InTend system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home and in due course submit a fully Questionnaire response via the InTend messaging system. Requests for taking part in this process may take place anytime up to and including Friday 2nd July 2021 and the closing date / time for return of completed ME Questionnaire responses shall be17:00 Hours on Friday 9th July 2021. Further details concerning DMU, the current position in this area and this process are contained in the aforementioned Questionnaire. In the event of any difficulty, contact can also be made with Paul Whitehall, Category Manager ICT, DMU at paul.whitehall@dmu.ac.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d592bdc-c09f-4f15-8d63-1e9705d9fa71 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 14 Jun 2021 at 20:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d592bdc-c09f-4f15-8d63-1e9705d9fa71 - 14 Jun 2021 at 20:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d592bdc-c09f-4f15-8d63-1e9705d9fa71 - 14 Jun 2021 at 20:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d592bdc-c09f-4f15-8d63-1e9705d9fa71 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d592bdc-c09f-4f15-8d63-1e9705d9fa71 14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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