---
title: "Cloud Hosted - Virtual Learning Environment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f19a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-10-29"
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# Cloud Hosted - Virtual Learning Environment

Buyer: BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f19a

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## Summary

Bishop Grosseteste University, located in Lincoln, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a Cloud Hosted Virtual Learning Environment. This initiative is part of a soft market testing exercise designed to gather market intelligence in preparation for re-procuring a contract that expires in March 2023. The university intends to invite tenders between March and July 2022, with the new system required to be implemented by March 2023. The procurement falls under the Information Technology Services category, specifically aimed at educational solutions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for technology firms specialising in cloud-hosted learning solutions and e-learning services to engage with a reputable educational institution. Businesses that provide innovative virtual learning environment tools and have experience in implementation for educational purposes will find this process particularly relevant. Participating in the soft market testing will enable these companies to showcase their offerings and influence the university's upcoming procurement decision.

## Notice

Bishop Grossetetste University is in the process of gathering market intelligence to inform the re-procurement of its contract for a Virtual Learning Environment solution which expires March 2023 and is conducting this Soft Market Testing Exercise (the "SmT") as a method of gathering that market intelligence.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bishop Grosseteste University is undertaking this SmT for a cloud-hosted Virtual Learning Environment Solution. The existing system is due to expire March 2023 and we are interested to hear from potential providers about what solutions are available. This gives potential providers the opportunity to express their interests and help identify the solutions available. This process does not constitute a formal tender or competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The Council is undertaking this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this requirement. It is anticipated that tenders for this opportunity will be sought in March 2022-July 2022 to enable a new contract to begin from September 2022. The system will be required to be up and running by March 2023 with the expectation that an implementation period will take place between September 2022 and March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027180-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Oct 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 | BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 3DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Minster |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 11:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027180-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bishopg.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/Y46K9BC582
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y46K9BC582
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Information-technology-services./Y46K9BC582

## Provenance

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