Published date: 14 October 2019

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 1 April 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£1,380,035

Procurement reference

NCL001-DN322351-90946433

Published date

14 October 2019

Closing date

1 April 2019

Contract start date

12 July 2019

Contract end date

15 July 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Newcastle University requires a Virtual Learning Environment to support the teaching and learning of the University. The University recently completed a market engagement stage (under PIN 2018/S 029-063086)and the purpose of this notice is to alert the market of this OJEU Open Procedure to invite tenders to meet the requirements as described in the ITT documentation.
The University requires a Virtual Learning Environment which is capable of meeting these high level objectives:
1) Fit for purpose and easy to use;
2) Integrate easily with existing University IT systems (student systems, authentication systems and other Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) systems);
3) Provides simple ways for users to collaborate with each other;
4) Continues to be developed as emerging technologies are introduced to the market;
5) Supports all type of learners and methods (online, blended, face to face) while allowing non modular courses to take place;
6) Has an up-to-date, interactive, attractive user interface and provides the same experience across all types of devices both now and in the future;
7) Able to scale up as demand grows and without incurring excessive additional costs.

The scope of this tender is for the supply and support of a Virtual Learning Environment to be used by all members of the University, including those located in our Branch Campuses in London, Malaysia and Singapore as well as our distance learning courses which are fully online. Full details of the requirements are as stated in the Invitation to Tender documentation. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
The contract reference is NU/1350.

Award information

Awarded date

26 September 2019

Contract start date

27 September 2019

Contract end date

31 July 2028

Total value of contract

£1,380,035

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Instructure Global Limited

Address

7th Floor,
One Pancras Square,
London,
Greater London
N1C 4AG

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Dave Anderson

Address

Newcastle University
Procurement Services, Kingsgate
Newcastle
NE1 7RU
England

Telephone

+44 1912085360

Email

dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk