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title: "Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054328"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-06-26"
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# Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054328

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire New University, a sub-central public authority located in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to Blackboard International B.V. for the renewal of its Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This direct award contract, ensuring the continuity of services critical to both staff and students, is valued at £1,396,920.40 gross, and £1,164,100.33 net in GBP. The procurement process utilised a direct procurement method, and the contract period is from 1st July 2025 to 30th April 2031. The award, primarily categorised under services, includes the provision of educational software and software-related services, with the contract signed on 18th June 2025. The rationale for the direct award highlights the significant integration of Blackboard services into the University's operations since 2012, which makes a replacement impractical and costly.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in educational software and related services, as it underscores the growing demand for digital learning platforms. Organisations capable of offering scalable and innovative software solutions could find a niche in this market, particularly if they can demonstrate a track record of reliable service and an ability to integrate with existing infrastructure. Although the current contract is with a large supplier, the dynamics of the digital education sector offer potential for competition, especially for those able to present technologically advanced alternatives or complementary services that enhance the learning experience for institutions relying on virtual learning environments. Smaller enterprises may also find junctions for collaboration, especially in providing niche consultancy or integration services.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire New University ("University") has been using the Blackboard Virtual Leaning Environment ("VLE") since 2012, with the technology now profoundly integrated across the University's students and staff teaching and learning activities. This renewal will ensure continuity of services, access to support and updates, and the ability to scale and optimise usage based on future requirements. Given the University's long-standing investment in and integration with Blackboard VLE, renewing the Blackboard subscription is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency and supporting ongoing digital transformation initiatives.

### Procurement Information

Buckinghamshire New University ("University") has been using the Blackboard Virtual Leaning Environment ("VLE") since 2012, with the technology now profoundly integrated across the University's students and staff teaching and learning activities. This renewal will ensure continuity of services, access to support and updates, and the ability to scale and optimise usage based on future requirements. Given the University's long-standing investment in and integration with Blackboard VLE, renewing the Blackboard subscription is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency and supporting ongoing digital transformation initiatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035562-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,164,100 |
| Contracts value | £1,164,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP11 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 19:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035562-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 20:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030064-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 19:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030063-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035562-2025
  26th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030064-2025
  4th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030063-2025
  4th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.anthology.com
- https://www.bucks.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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