D2L Brightspace ranked #1 VLE supplier
The results are in. We’re the leader for VLE Solutions as scored by the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC). Moving to a modern and easy-to-use VLE is now easier than ever.
Our promise to you
UK colleges and universities are feeling the pressure in 2025—from tuition fee constraints, declining international student numbers, government reforms and financial deficits.
Through the APUC framework, public sector bodies can directly award to the top-ranked supplier—saving substantial time, money, and resources. We’re here to ease today’s pressures and stand with you in building long-term success.
Switch and save with no extra costs
The transition to Brightspace is easy and cost-effective, with generous discounts and incentives available to help you make the switch. So why wait?
Unlock collective savings
Benefit from waterfall discounts across the APUC community—the more institutions that subscribe, the greater the savings for everyone.
Early adopters receive extra rewards
Access exclusive incentives on our AI-powered tools like Creator+, H5P and Lumi Pro for Brightspace for early framework adopters.
Scale enrolments and drive growth
Easily manage growing course registrations with Course Merchant—and enjoy added incentives designed to help you expand seamlessly.
“The APUC tender process is incredibly rigorous, during which the major VLE platforms widely used in higher education are evaluated by educators and learning technologists working at numerous universities and colleges in the UK. That D2L Brightspace has won this competition is a testament to our continued platform investments and our relentless focus on improving digital education for teachers and learners in our sector”
Stewart Watts, Senior Vice President, Sales EMEA & APAC, D2L
High scores. Higher impact.
From procurement to performance, here’s where Brightspace scored top marks.
Core VLE functionality
User evaluation – functionality and navigation testing
Responsible procurement – community benefits and added sustainable value
Cost management partnership, value add and optional services
System implementation services
Integration and extension capabilities
Service performance management, support and maintenance
Hosting services
Compliance with functional and technical specifications
Why other institutions didn’t wait to move
Cut through procurement complexity, save money and start delivering elevated learning experiences—without the headaches.
See D2L Brightspace in action
Brightspace offers tailored solutions for all colleges and universities. Book a time for:
– Get your Questions answered
– How to utilise the APUC framework
– Hear how others use Brightspace
We tested three different VLEs out with academic staff, with students and with the people doing the technical administration behind the scenes, and Brightspace just came out on top.Sue FolleyAcademic Development AdvisorUniversity of Huddersfield