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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Online Distance Learning VLE Platform"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Online Distance Learning VLE Platform

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fec29e1f-1c2e-4213-9109-8fc535f4590f

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## Summary

Teesside University is currently seeking suppliers for an online distance learning Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform, with a tender titled "GB-Middlesbrough: Online Distance Learning VLE Platform." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on industry-specific software packages for education. The tender is in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 27th November 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £500,000, and it is located in Middlesbrough, North East England. The procurement process is conducted through an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in educational software development and digital learning platforms. Companies equipped to provide innovative VLE solutions that enhance the student experience and facilitate distance learning will be well-suited to compete. As the contract supports a long-term relationship, extending until January 2044, successful bidders may find substantial potential for ongoing collaboration and growth within the education sector.

## Notice

Teesside University seeks to procure a suitable VLE platform for online distance learning for the 2018/19 academic year. The solution will be adopted across the University for distance learning provision, and support the delivery of an outstanding student and learning experience. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d767c9-491b-4f8f-aebc-3a0bbf582944 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2044 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 11:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d767c9-491b-4f8f-aebc-3a0bbf582944

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d767c9-491b-4f8f-aebc-3a0bbf582944
  30th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Online-Distance-Learning-VLE-Platform/HRQ3376M2X
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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