Contract awardedVirtual learning environment

Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment

Renewal of the existing Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment subscription to ensure continuity of teaching and learning activities. The contract covers software licensing, access to technical support, and system updates to maintain operational efficiency and support digital transformation initiatives across the university's student and staff user base.

Awarded value
£1.2m
As published
Published
4 June 2025
Contract length
70 months
Ends 30 April 2031

What the contract covers

Renewal of a subscription

Provision of enterprise virtual learning environment software, including ongoing technical support, system updates, and platform hosting for educational institutions.

  • Renewal of the Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment subscription.
  • Continuity of services and access to support and updates for the Blackboard VLE.
  • Ability to scale and optimise Blackboard VLE usage based on future requirements.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Renewal of a subscription
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
70 months
Contract dates
1 July 2025 to 30 April 2031
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
CPV codes
48190000, 72260000

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Lifecycle

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  2. Contract awardedto Blackboard International B.V.
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Buckinghamshire New University

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Blackboard International B.V.

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/322879/blackboard-virtual-learning-environment
Buyer reference
BNU-2412-305
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054328
Last checked
4 November 2026

Buckinghamshire New University. Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment. Contract award, 4 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/322879/blackboard-virtual-learning-environment (accessed 4 November 2026).