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title: "Virtual Learning Environment Software and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02991d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER"
published: "2021-03-05"
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# Virtual Learning Environment Software and Support Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02991d

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## Summary

The University of Ulster has recently completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "Virtual Learning Environment Software and Support Services," classified under IT services within the education sector. This open procedure adopted the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) framework agreement. The call-off contract, valued at £1,087,028, was effectively signed on 4 March 2021, with services set to commence on 1 August 2021, and an initial duration of three years with options for two one-year extensions.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in educational software and IT services, particularly those equipped to provide managed hosting and support services. Firms capable of delivering bespoke virtual learning environments, such as those similar to the Blackboard platform specified in this contract, would be especially well-suited to engage in future tenders. Companies in the education technology space, as well as those with experience in consultancy and project management related to educational services, may find these opportunities advantageous.

## Notice

Virtual Learning Environment Software and Support Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This call-off contract is for the provision of hosted and managed Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Software and Support Services to Ulster University. This contract is a combination of software and managed hosting services for the hosting of Ulster's VLE (Blackboard Learn) and synchronous teaching tools (Blackboard Collaborate). The contract also includes transition to SaaS services which includes consultancy and project management services. The platform supports all of Ulster's blended learning provision, including all teaching, learning and assessment. Additional information: This call-off contract was awarded as a direct award to the first ranked contractor as provided for under the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) framework agreement for Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Reference ITS1026AP.

Options: The Services shall commence on 1 August 2021 for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) periods of one (1) year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004524-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,087,028 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48611000 - Database software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004524-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulster.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:152667-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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