---
title: "AWARD OF PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000542809"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2019-04-03"
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# AWARD OF PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000542809

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a tender process for the provision of Virtual Classroom Software, identified as PURCH1598. This procurement falls under the education services industry category, with the contract located in Glasgow, UK. The award for this contract, valued at £100,000, was finalised on 17th August 2018, following an open procedure where bids were submitted through Public Contracts Scotland. The original tender was active until 29th May 2018, and interested parties were required to meet specific insurance and financial criteria.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in video conferencing and virtual classroom technologies, particularly those that can support the interactive teaching needs of higher education institutions. Companies capable of providing innovative, scalable solutions that facilitate blended and online learning are well-positioned to compete. Given the University's potential to extend the contract for an additional year, suppliers with the capability to deliver high-quality services over the long term will find this a valuable market opportunity.

## Notice

AWARD OF PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software for three (3) years with the option to extend for one (1) period of twelve (12) months. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software for three (3) years with the option to extend for one (1) period of twelve (12) months.

Renewal: The University may wish to extend the agreement 1 x 12 Month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350275 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350275
- 15 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319094

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319094&idx=3
  15th May 2018 - PURCH1598 - ESPD Qualification.xlsx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319094&idx=4
  15th May 2018 - PURCH1598 - Non-compliance template.rtf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319094&idx=5
  15th May 2018 - PURCH1598 - Schedule 1B - Supply Chain Code of Conduct.docx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319094&idx=1
  15th May 2018 - PURCH1598 - Tender.rtf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319094&idx=2
  15th May 2018 - PURCH1598 - Agreement for Purchase of Services.rtf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319094
  PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software - Provision of Virtual Classroom Software for three (3) years with the option to extend for one (1) period of twelve (12) months. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350275
  AWARD OF PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software - AWARD OF PURCH1598 Provision of Virtual Classroom Software for three (3) years with the option to extend for one (1) period of twelve (12) months. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542809

## Provenance

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