---
title: "Virtual Learning Environment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0347eb"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0347eb.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0347eb.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2023-08-30"
---

# Virtual Learning Environment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0347eb

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed a procurement process for a Virtual Learning Environment replacement. The University, located in Derby, United Kingdom, sought bids for a new VLE to enhance the learning experience. The contract, valued at 593,040 GBP, was awarded to Blackboard International B.V. This tender, in the services category, was conducted using an open procedure and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This tender opportunity offers businesses in the educational software and service provider sectors a chance to collaborate with the University of Derby. The project involves implementing a future-focused learning platform, requiring strategic partnership with suppliers. Businesses that can offer innovative, user-friendly educational software solutions would find this tender well-suited for competing. The University's procurement process reached the award stage on 21st November 2022, providing a clear opportunity for growth and collaboration in the education technology sector.

## Notice

University is seeking bids to replace its existing VLE with an intuitive, fresh, fully functional and future-focussed learning platform. The provider will collaborate with the university and more broadly within the sector to maintain a strong strategic partnership.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Derby is looking to implement a future-focused, intuitive, and secure Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to enhance the learning and teaching experience of our students and academics.

Options: The contract can be extended by a further 24 months at the University of Derby's discretion.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract by a futher 24 months at the Univeristy of Derby's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025448-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £593,040 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98331000 - Turkish bath services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2023 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025448-2023
- 17 Jun 2022 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016710-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome
- https://www.derby.ac.uk
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/

## Provenance

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