--- title: "Innovative, value adding VLE Systems and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050216" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050216" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050216.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050216.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2025-05-09" --- # Innovative, value adding VLE Systems and Associated Services Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050216 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050216) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050216.json) ## Summary Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) is overseeing a tender process for the provision of innovative Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) systems and associated services across Scotland and the UK. This procurement, classified under IT services, encompasses multiple phases, including proprietary VLE solutions and Moodle VLE services. The tender, structured as an open procedure, invites bids for a framework that supports multi-campus environments. It includes two lots with specified services such as system implementation, support, and hosting. Key deadlines have been extended, with submissions now due by 27 May 2025 at 12:30 PM, catering to clarifications from bidders. The tender period concludes on 20 May 2025, marking the transition to the award phase. The procurement opportunity presented by APUC Limited offers significant growth potential for businesses operating in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in educational software and multi-campus solutions. Companies with proven systems and support capabilities are positioned well to benefit from this large-scale framework valued at £45 million. With emphasis on quality service delivery and competitive pricing, businesses with robust technical infrastructure and experience in educational contexts will thrive. The open procedure allows broad participation, and the framework agreement opens doors for collaborations with higher education consortia, amplifying business engagement across the UK educational landscape. ## Notice Framework for Virtual Learning Environment Management Solutions and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the UK, including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Proprietary VLE Systems Lot2 - Moodle VLE Services including: Support, Hosting and Development The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below. ### Lot Information Proprietary VLE Systems and Associated Services Framework for VLE Solutions and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland: Lot 1, Proprietary VLE Systems, including provision of all "commoditised off the shelf"(COTS)software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education regional purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/ Additional information: Up to six participants may be appointed to Lot1, Proprietary VLE. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. All exclusion grounds; Refer to Procurement Documents and PCS-T for more information Renewal: Two periods of twelve months each at the sole discretion of the Authority. Moodle VLE Services: Support, Hosting & Development Framework for Innovative, value adding VLE Solutions and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the UK: Lot1, Proprietary VLE Solutions and Associated Services; Lot 2, Development, Hosting and Support of Moodle VLE Solutions and Associated Services. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Configuration, customisation and development if required by Institutions. Solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education regional purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/ Additional information: Up to six participants may be appointed to Lot2, Moodle VLE Services. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. All exclusion grounds; Refer to Procurement Documents and PCS-T for more information Renewal: Two periods of twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014818-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000,000 | | Lots value | £45,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48190000 - Educational software package - 48611000 - Database software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72261000 - Software support services ## Release History - 9 May 2025 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014818-2025 - 9 May 2025 at 08:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019931-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members - http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794330 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list - https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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