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title: "Virtual Learning Environment System(s) and Associated Services - APUC Framework ITS 1040 AP"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629721"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2021-07-28"
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# Virtual Learning Environment System(s) and Associated Services - APUC Framework ITS 1040 AP

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629721

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## Summary

The procurement process involves APUC Limited as the contracting authority, seeking suppliers for the "Virtual Learning Environment System(s) and Associated Services - APUC Framework ITS 1040 AP". This procurement falls within the education services category, specifically aimed at universities and colleges in Scotland. The process is currently in the Award stage, having reached completion on 28th July 2021, following a successful tender submission period that concluded on 7th January 2021. This framework agreement includes two main lots focused on proprietary VLE solutions and the development, hosting, and support of Moodle VLE systems, catering to the educational institutions across Scotland and the wider UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in educational technology and software services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies that can provide innovative virtual learning environment solutions, implementation of system migrations, maintenance, and hosting services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The open procedure allows for a diverse range of bidders, enabling both established firms and emerging tech companies to contribute their expertise towards enhancing the educational landscape in Scotland.

## Notice

Framework for Virtual Learning Environment Management Solutions and Associated Services 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 environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Proprietary VLE Solutions and Associated Services Lot2 - Development, Support and Hosting of Moodle VLE Solutions and Associated Services 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/

Renewal: Two periods of up to twelve (12) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Development, Hosting and Support of Moodle VLE Systems and Associated Services

Framework for VLE Solutions and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland: 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/ The agreement will also be open to members of the Scottish Consortia of University Research Libraries (SCURL). https://scurl.ac.uk/?s=members&submit=Search

Renewal: Two periods of up to twelve (12) months 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=JUL422742 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| Lots value | £48,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CATALYST IT EUROPE; COSECTOR UNIVERSITY OF LONDON; D2L EUROPE; INSTRUCTURE GLOBAL; ITSLEARNINGUK; NEW MEDIA WAREHOUSE TA/SYNERGY LEARNING; TITUS LEARNING |

## 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

- 28 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422742
- 19 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400258

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400258
  Virtual Learning Environment System(s) and Associated Services - APUC Framework ITS 1040 AP - Framework for Virtual Learning Environment Management Solutions and Associated Services 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 environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Proprietary VLE Solutions and Associated Services Lot2 - Development, Support and Hosting of Moodle VLE Solutions and Associated Services 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422742
  Virtual Learning Environment System(s) and Associated Services - APUC Framework ITS 1040 AP - Framework for Virtual Learning Environment Management Solutions and Associated Services 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 environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Proprietary VLE Solutions and Associated Services Lot2 - Development, Support and Hosting of Moodle VLE Solutions and Associated Services 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629721
- https://scurl.ac.uk/?s=members&submit=Search
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members

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