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title: "Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620523"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-05-01"
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# Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution and Associated Services

Buyer: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620523

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University has recently completed a procurement process for a Cloud Based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution and associated services, extending an existing contract with Instructure Global Ltd. This procurement falls under the education category and took place in Edinburgh, UK. The award was made on the 22nd of April 2020, and the procurement method used was limited, requiring no prior publication of a call for competition. The total contract value is approximately £559,105 and includes software licences along with support and maintenance services.

This contract extension presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the technology and education sectors, particularly those specialising in cloud-based solutions and academic software. Companies that can provide ongoing support, maintenance, and development of virtual learning environments are well-positioned to benefit from this contract extension. The potential for a further three-year extension adds an exciting prospect for businesses looking to build long-term relationships within the education industry.

## Notice

Heriot-Watt University has extended a contract with Instructure Global Limited for the purchase of a Cloud Based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution and associated software licences with a support and maintenance element.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The extension to the existing contract will extend the use of the VLE platform across Heriot-Watt University. The Virtual Learning Environment contract extension includes software licencing, support and associated maintenance and an implementation element to support the existing business strategy.

Options: Option to extend the contract by a further three years after the first three period and a further three years after the second three year period.

### Procurement Information

Under the provisions of Regulation 33 Section 4 Part b of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the extension of the contract pertains to the continuation of growth and the development of the Virtual Learning Environment platform across Heriot-Watt University to support existing business strategies. The purchase of additional cloud based Virtual Learning Environment Software licences with associated support, maintenance and an implementation element is specifically extending an existing agreement with Instructure Global Limited for the Canvas VLE product. Operating and maintaining more than one VLE system would result in a disproportionate level of technical difficulty being encountered in the maintenance due to differing technical characteristics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386072 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £559,105 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTRUCTURE GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386072

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386072
  Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution and Associated Services - Heriot-Watt University has extended a contract with Instructure Global Limited for the purchase of a Cloud Based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solution and associated software licences with a support and maintenance element.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620523

## Provenance

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