---
title: "Virtual Learning Environment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654145"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000654145.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-05-17"
---

# Virtual Learning Environment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654145

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has initiated a procurement process for a "Virtual Learning Environment" under the restrictive procedure. This procurement is classified under the education sector and has a total contract value of £205,000. The project, intended to support the University's Digital Learning team, involves the delivery of teaching materials and course content to students online. The contract was signed on 5th March 2021 and the procurement process is now complete, with the award made to Blackboard. The relevant addressing locations for the contract execution include Edinburgh, Scotland.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses offering educational technology solutions, particularly those specialising in virtual learning environments. As Blackboard has secured the contract, there is potential for businesses to position themselves for future similar contracts through the APUC framework. Firms with expertise in digital learning solutions and associated services will find this market ripe for growth, especially given the increasing demand for online education tools in higher education institutions.

## Notice

Call-off from the APUC framework for Virtual Learning Environments (ITS1026AP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's Digital Learning team require a virtual learning environment to provide teaching materials and share course content to students online. This is a direct award from the APUC framework for Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Solutions and Associated Services - Framework (ITS 1026 AP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415246 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £205,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKBOARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415246

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415246
  Virtual Learning Environment - Call-off from the APUC framework for Virtual Learning Environments (ITS1026AP).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654145

## Provenance

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