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ClosedStage · contract

Newcastle University

(NU/1350) Supply, maintenance and support of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Software & IT SystemsCPV 48000000
Value£1.4m
Deadline31 Mar 2019
Published14 Oct 2019
RegionNorth East
Timeline
Published 14 Oct 2019ClosedCloses 31 Mar 2019
Contract value in context
£1.4mtotal contract value
median £91k
this tender£0£1.5m

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The brief

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.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

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Newcastle University requires a Virtual Learning Environment

Newcastle University requires a Virtual Learning Environment to support the teaching and learning of the University.

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The University requires a Virtual Learning Environment

The University requires a Virtual Learning Environment which is capable of meeting these high level objectives:.

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2) Integrate easily with existing University IT

2) Integrate easily with existing University IT systems (student systems, authentication systems and other Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) systems);.

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7) Able to scale up as demand

7) Able to scale up as demand grows and without incurring excessive additional costs.

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The scope of this tender is

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.

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