Ends Feb 2027
BLACKBOARD FLEX HOURS RECUR
University of the West of England Higher Education Corporation · South West · 11-month contract
Held by Blackboard
Virtual learning environment tenders and contracts
UK public sector, covering 600+ buyer sites
199 virtual learning environment tenders and contracts, 46 this year.
Updated 4 November 2026 · compiled by BidSkim Limited · How we count
- Awarded a month£320k
- Contracts a month1.6
- Won by SMEs36%
- Renewing in 6 months4
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Virtual learning environment contracts
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How many virtual learning environment contracts do keyword alerts miss?
In the last year, a "virtual learning environment" alert would have missed 21 of 24 virtual learning environment contracts (88%) and an expert list of 15 phrases 4 (17%). How we measured this
Keyword alert"virtual learning environment"
88% missed
21 of 24
Expert list15 phrases
17% missed
4 of 24
Expert list: virtual learning environment, vle, learning platform, moodle, blackboard, digital learning platform, online learning platform, e-portfolio, eportfolio, learning management system, lms, vle licence, vle subscription, canvas vle, brightspace
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39 contracts across the UK, of any size
Live now
1 virtual learning environment opportunity is open now
- OpenCloses in 2 daysE Portfolio System (Provision of)Sunderland College · North East
- Awarded29 Sep 2026Provision of a e-Portfolio provision in HSS Faculty for the University of BedfordshireUniversity of Bedfordshire · East of EnglandWon by MyKnowledgeMap Limited£84k
- Awarded9 Sep 2026PKC13991 Digital Learning PlatformPerth & Kinross Council · ScotlandWon by Computacenter£166k
- Awarded1 Sep 2026EportfolioLondon Metropolitan University · LondonWon by PebblePad£43k
- Awarded3 Aug 20262627-01-DTS-CNI-RLD Codio LicencesSheffield Hallam University · Yorkshire and the HumberWon by Academia£31k
- Awarded3 Aug 2026AULA product development and supportCoventry University · West MidlandsWon by Singularis Future Serve Pte Ltd
- Awarded1 Aug 2026Blackboard Consultation feesBath Spa University · South WestWon by Wyn Procurement Limited£55k
- Awarded24 Jul 2026Online Learning PlatformUniversity of Lincoln · East MidlandsWon by Learning Pool£129k
- Awarded23 Jul 2026Learner Find and Virtual Learning PlatformSunderland College · North EastWon by Learning Curve Group£370k
- Awarded20 Jul 2026Engageli software renewalCoventry University · West MidlandsWon by Engageli, Inc.£50k
- Awarded1 Jul 2026Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) License RenewalBath Spa University · South WestWon by Blackboard International B.V.£1.1m
- Awarded15 Jun 2026Virtual Learning Environment Platform Software SubscriptionBorders College · ScotlandWon by Instructure Global£190k
- Awarded21 May 2026VLE/MOODLE Contract ModificationThe City of Liverpool College · North WestWon by People Fluent t/a Open LMS£100k
- Awarded9 May 2026Learning System in support of ApprenticeshipsUniversity of Portsmouth · South EastWon by Aptem£400k
- Awarded31 Mar 2026Apprentice ePortfolio Platform - 2026The Education Training Collective · North EastWon by Advanced Business Software and Solutions£163k
- Awarded30 Mar 2026Supply of SAAS ePortfolio & Learning Hub SolutionNorth East Scotland College · ScotlandWon by OneFile Ltd£42k
- Awarded26 Mar 2026Apprentice ePortfolio Platform - 2026 - AWARDThe Education Training Collective · North EastWon by Aptem and 5 more
- Awarded9 Mar 2026BLACKBOARD FLEX HOURS RECURUniversity of the West of England Higher Education Corporation · South WestWon by Blackboard£22k
- Awarded1 Mar 2026South Hampshire College Group E-portfolioSouth Hampshire College Group · South EastWon by OneFile Ltd£211k
- Awarded20 Feb 2026Hwb Digital Learning Platform for WalesLlywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · WalesWon by Tinopolis Interactive£6.7m
- Awarded31 Jan 2026Provision of Learning Management System to West College ScotlandWest College Scotland · ScotlandWon by Think Associates Limited£160k
- Awarded29 Jan 2026Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)Nottingham Trent University · East MidlandsWon by D2L Europe LTD£2.1m
- Awarded20 Jan 2026Showbie licences for Gloucestershire Hospital Education ServicesGloucestershire County Council · South WestWon by Showbie£7k
- Awarded7 Nov 2025WAES Digital Learning Programme for Information TechnologyWestminster City Council · LondonWon by Code Institute Ltd£610k
- Awarded30 Oct 2025PURCH2834 - PPE1003987 Direct Award for the Provision of Lt Platform (UG Medicine)University of Glasgow · ScotlandWon by Adinstruments Limited£100k
- Awarded1 Sep 2025Student Learning PlatformCanterbury Christ Church University · South East£565k
- Awarded1 Sep 2025Codio Platform Annual SubscriptionCoventry University · West MidlandsWon by Codio Ltd£50k
- Awarded25 Aug 2025VLE MoodleWest Lothian College · ScotlandWon by New Media Warehouse T/A Synergy Learning£44k
- Awarded31 Jul 2025PebblepadNottingham Trent University · East MidlandsWon by Academia£289k
- Awarded23 Jul 2025Access to blended HE learning platformBradford College · Yorkshire and the HumberWon by Ascentis£32k
- Awarded17 Jul 2025Digital Workspace SolutionsUniversity of Cumbria · North WestWon by TET Limited£599k
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Where to bid
Where virtual learning environment tenders are run
In-Tend3 100%
Tenders published in the last year that name the bid portal they run on.
Engageli, Inc. won the most virtual learning environment contracts
Tinopolis Interactive won the most by value. Each dot is one contract, coloured by who bought it.
EducationCouncilsCentral government
| Rank | Contractor | Contracts won, by buyer | Contracts | Value won | Buyers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engageli, Inc. West Midlands · See every contract | 3 | £150k | 1 | ||
| 2joint | Blackboard International B.V. South East · See every contract | 2 | £2.3m | 2 | ||
| 2joint | D2L Europe LTD East Midlands · See every contract | 2 | £2.1m | 2 | ||
| 2joint | Code Institute Ltd London · See every contract | 2 | £690k | 1 | ||
| 2joint | Aptem North East · See every contract | 2 | £400k | 2 | ||
| 2joint | Academia Yorkshire and the Humber · See every contract | 2 | £320k | 2 | ||
| 2joint | PebblePad North West · SME · See every contract | 2 | £212k | 2 | ||
| 2joint | OneFile Ltd South East · SME · See every contract | 2 | £211k | 2 | ||
| 2joint | Instructure Global Yorkshire and the Humber · See every contract | 2 | £94k | 2 | ||
| 10joint | Tinopolis Interactive Wales · SME · See every contract | 1 | £6.7m | 1 |
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Who buys
Schools, colleges and universities award 85% of virtual learning environment contracts
Contracts with a published value in the last 2 years, from the type of buyer to the size of the contract.
6 buyers bought virtual learning environment more than once in the last 2 years
Each dot is a buyer, by how many virtual learning environment contracts it awarded in the last 2 years.
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Few and big, or many and small
Each dot is a buyer: how many virtual learning environment contracts it awarded against what they were worth. The busiest and biggest are named.
EducationCouncilsCentral government
Top buyers by contracts awarded
| Rank | Buyer | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry University | 5 | £200k |
| 2 | Nottingham Trent University | 2 | £2.4m |
| 3 | Bath Spa University | 2 | £1.2m |
| 4 | University of Cumbria | 2 | £768k |
| 5 | Westminster City Council | 2 | £690k |
| 6 | The Education Training Collective | 2 | £163k |
| 7 | Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government | 1 | £6.7m |
| 8 | Buckinghamshire New University | 1 | £1.2m |
| 9 | Canterbury Christ Church University | 1 | £565k |
| 10 | University of the West of Scotland | 1 | £440k |
121 virtual learning environment contracts awarded since 2021
- 172021
- 212022
- 252023
- 202024
- 152025
- 232026 so far
Prices
Half of virtual learning environment contracts are worth less than £129k
EducationCouncilsCentral government
The 10 biggest virtual learning environment contracts
- Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh GovernmentTinopolis Interactive · 20 Feb 2026
- Nottingham Trent UniversityD2L Europe LTD · 29 Jan 2026
- Buckinghamshire New UniversityBlackboard International B.V. · 18 Jun 2025
- Bath Spa UniversityBlackboard International B.V. · 1 Jul 2026
- Westminster City CouncilCode Institute Ltd · 7 Nov 2025
- University of CumbriaTET Limited · 17 Jul 2025
- Canterbury Christ Church UniversityWinner not published · 1 Sep 2025
- University of the West of ScotlandD2L Europe LTD · 28 Oct 2025
- University of PortsmouthAptem · 9 May 2026
- Sunderland CollegeLearning Curve Group · 23 Jul 2026
Renewing contracts
13 virtual learning environment contracts come up for renewal in the next 12 months
4 in the next 6 months. The 3 ending soonest are shown in full.
Ends Mar 2027
Showbie licences for Gloucestershire Hospital Education Services
Gloucestershire County Council · South West · 1-year contract
Held by Showbie
Ends Mar 2027
Canvas Software
Hull College · Yorkshire and the Humber · 2-year contract
Held by Instructure Global
Virtual learning environment contract for a school, college or universityNorth East£1m or moreEnds Mar 2027
Virtual learning environment contract for a school, college or universityNorth WestUnder £100kEnds Jun 2027
Virtual learning environment contract for a school, college or universityWest MidlandsUnder £100kEnds Jun 2027
Virtual learning environment contract for a school, college or universityEast Midlands£1m or moreEnds Jul 2027
Virtual learning environment contract for a school, college or universityYorkshire and the Humber£100k to £1mEnds Jul 2027
Virtual learning environment contract for a school, college or universitySouth WestUnder £100kEnds Jul 2027
Where and when
Scotland awards the most virtual learning environment contracts
Contracts by region and by month awarded. Click a region to filter the page.
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The regions as a table
| Region | Open now | Contracts | Value | Typical contract | Won the most | Bought the most | Renewing in 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 0 | 6 | £702k | £130k | – | – | 0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 5 | £200k | £50k | Engageli, Inc. (3) | Coventry University (5) | 2 |
| South West | 0 | 5 | £1.3m | £55k | – | Bath Spa University (2) | 3 |
| South East | 0 | 4 | £2.3m | £482k | – | – | 0 |
| North East | 1 | 3 | £533k | – | – | The Education Training Collective (2) | 1 |
| North West | 0 | 3 | £868k | £169k | – | University of Cumbria (2) | 3 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 0 | 3 | £157k | £32k | – | – | 3 |
| East Midlands | 0 | 3 | £2.5m | £289k | – | Nottingham Trent University (2) | 1 |
| London | 0 | 3 | £733k | £80k | Code Institute Ltd (2) | Westminster City Council (2) | 0 |
| East of England | 0 | 1 | £84k | – | – | – | 0 |
| Wales | 0 | 1 | £6.7m | – | – | – | 0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 0 | Not published | – | – | – | 0 |
Often bought with virtual learning environment
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Key findings
- £320k a month
of virtual learning environment contracts awarded.
Typical contract £162k x 2 contracts a month, last 12 months. - 1.6
virtual learning environment contracts are awarded in a typical month.
39 contracts in the last 2 years. - 4
virtual learning environment contracts come up for renewal in the next 6 months.
Recurring contracts with a named supplier and a published end date before 4 May 2027. - 36%
of virtual learning environment contracts are won by SMEs.
As recorded by the buyer, on 28 award notices.
How many virtual learning environment tenders and contracts are there?
| Since November 2021 | Last 12 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Notices published | 199 | 46 |
| Contracts awarded | 106 | 24 |
17 virtual learning environment contracts and frameworks end in the next 12 months, 16 of them recurring services. In the last two years, 30 buyers awarded virtual learning environment contracts to 32 suppliers.
Source: Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales and eTendersNI, to 4 November 2026. By Seamus White. How we count
Questions
How many virtual learning environment contracts does the UK public sector award?
39 in the 2 years to 4 November 2026, from 30 public buyers.
How much is a typical public sector virtual learning environment contract worth?
The median is £129k, and 68% are worth less than £250k.
Who wins the most public sector virtual learning environment contracts?
Engageli, Inc. won the most (3). Tinopolis Interactive won the most by value (£6.7m).
Which buyers award the most virtual learning environment contracts?
Schools, colleges and universities award 85% of them.
Which part of the UK awards the most virtual learning environment contracts?
Scotland: 6 of 39 in the 2 years to 4 November 2026, then the West Midlands (5) and the South West (5).
How many virtual learning environment contracts come up for renewal in the next 12 months?
13 contracts end and are likely to be re-let, the first on 19 February 2027.
What is included
Online learning platforms for the enrolled students and pupils of schools, colleges and universities, including national school platforms, VLE hosting and integrations.
- VLE for colleges and universities
- Blended learning platform
- National education digital platform (Hwb)
- VLE and Microsoft Teams integration app
What is not included
- Training platforms for staff, professionals or the public (see Learning management system and e-learning)
- Learning apps (see Learning and assessment apps)
- Reading lists (see Reading list management)
- Virtual desktops and app streaming for teaching (see Virtual desktop infrastructure)