Scope
Reference
BNU-2412-305
Description
Buckinghamshire New University ("University") has been using the Blackboard Virtual Leaning Environment ("VLE") since 2012, with the technology now profoundly integrated across the University's students and staff teaching and learning activities.
This renewal will ensure continuity of services, access to support and updates, and the ability to scale and optimise usage based on future requirements. Given the University's long-standing investment in and integration with Blackboard VLE, renewing the Blackboard subscription is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency and supporting ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,164,100.33 excluding VAT
- £1,396,920.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 June 2025
Contract dates
- 1 July 2025 to 30 April 2031
- 5 years, 10 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72260000 - Software-related services
Contract locations
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The contract is relatively simple and the value is less than £5million. KPIs are therefore not applicable to this contract.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
Buckinghamshire New University ("University") has been using the Blackboard Virtual Leaning Environment ("VLE") since 2012, with the technology now profoundly integrated across the University's students and staff teaching and learning activities.
This renewal will ensure continuity of services, access to support and updates, and the ability to scale and optimise usage based on future requirements. Given the University's long-standing investment in and integration with Blackboard VLE, renewing the Blackboard subscription is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency and supporting ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
Supplier
Blackboard International B.V.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRBP-7423-NZQZ
Databankweg 20
Amsterdam
3821 AL
Netherlands
Email: proposals@anthology.com
Website: http://www.anthology.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Buckinghamshire New University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZTZ-8956-MMQT
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ
United Kingdom
Email: finance.procurement@bucks.ac.uk
Website: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government