Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Kedleston Road
DERBY
DE22 1GB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF11 - Derby
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Virtual Learning Environment Replacement
Reference number
PROC IJ/DMC ITT598
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48190000 - Educational software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University is seeking bids to replace its existing VLE with an intuitive, fresh, fully functional and future-focussed learning platform. The provider will collaborate with the university and more broadly within the sector to maintain a strong strategic partnership.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are seeking a supplier to help plan and implent a solution scheduled for launch in Summer 2024. Proposals will include project management and planning, implementation, migration, testing and launch of the new VLE platform. Maintenance and support is required throughout the contract term. The contract term is 5 years plus the option to extend by a further 2 years at the university's discretion.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend the contract by a futher 24 months at the Univeristy of Derby's discretion.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract can be extended by a further 24 months at the University of Derby's discretion.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 July 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 July 2022
Local time
12:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
For additional information about how to access our Portal and to become a prospective supplier, please visit:-
https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/
The supplier portal where you can access the tender documentation and respond with your bid is available here:-
https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/homePage/faces/FuseWelcome
Once registered you will be able to search for what Oracle term a 'Negotiation'. Search for the Title "PROC IJ/DMC ITT598 Virtual Learning Environment" or Negotiation number "QUO5000000302".
Please e-mail supplierqueries@derby.ac.uk if you have any difficulties.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Chief Finance and Commercial Officer, University of Derby
Derby
Country
United Kingdom