--- title: "Provision of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution for De Montfort University" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bbdd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bbdd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bbdd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bbdd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" 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: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bbdd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bbdd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bbdd.json) ## Summary De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution". This process aims to engage with suppliers regarding the future provision of a VLE solution for the university, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the market engagement by submitting their responses by 17:00 hours on Friday, 9th July 2021. The current stage does not indicate a formal call for competition, but rather seeks input that may influence future procurement decisions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those that can provide innovative VLE solutions. Suppliers capable of offering software packages, services, and support for teaching and learning applications would be well-suited to compete in this marketplace. Engaging with DMU during this market process could lead to future collaborations, as the university is considering various options for VLE provision and aims to gather insights that will inform their procurement strategy. ## 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. DMU is seeking to enter into a period of market engagement with suppliers who could provide a future VLE Solution. 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. DMU is seeking to enter into a period of market engagement with suppliers who could provide a future VLE Solution. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013418-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 14 Jun 2021 at 20:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013418-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dmu.ac.uk - 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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