--- title: "Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2017-04-20" --- # Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670.json) ## Summary APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, is conducting a tender for the "Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework." This procurement focuses on providing VLE solutions for universities and colleges across Scotland, inclusive of software provision, licensing, implementation, migration support, maintenance, and hosting services. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 27th March 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £3,800,000, and it is part of an open procedure, signifying that it is accessible to any qualified supplier wishing to submit a bid. This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the educational technology sector, particularly for those specialising in software development, system implementation, and IT services. Companies that can demonstrate their capability to deliver solutions capable of functioning across multiple campuses and provide ongoing support and maintenance would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms with expertise in collaboration technologies, such as web conferencing, may find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings, potentially resulting in fruitful partnerships and long-term engagements within the education sector. ## Notice Virtual Learning Environment Solutions (VLE) for Universities and Colleges in Scotland 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 global environments. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Virtual Learning Environment Solutions (VLE) for Universities and Colleges in Scotland 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 global environments.. The statement for an OJEU notice: 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. Options: Collaboration technologies including but not limited to web conferencing. Renewal: Two additional further periods of twelve (12) months each at the sole discretion of the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280715 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Recurring every 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,800,000 | | Lots value | £3,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## 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 - 72212190 - Educational software development services - 72261000 - Software support services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280715 - 4 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262800 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262800 Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework - Virtual Learning Environment Solutions (VLE) for Universities and Colleges in Scotland 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 global environments. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280715 Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework - Virtual Learning Environment Solutions (VLE) for Universities and Colleges in Scotland 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 global environments. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000469670.json.