Tender

Remote Proctoring Solution Framework

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

24 Apr 2020 at 09:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently conducting a tender for a "Remote Proctoring Solution Framework" in the software and information systems industry. This accelerated procurement process is responding to the urgent need for remote examination solutions due to COVID-19, highlighting the necessity for suppliers with the required capabilities. The tender was published on 24 April 2020, with a submission deadline set for midnight on 10 May 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 June 2020 and last until 31 May 2022, covering a wide delivery area that includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software solutions for secure online assessments. Companies that offer innovative remote proctoring technologies will find this an ideal competition to leverage their expertise. Given the open procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the British Council is keen to engage with capable suppliers that can meet their quick turnaround requirements and enhance examination processes in the evolving educational landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remote Proctoring Solution Framework

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking suppliers with the necessary capacity and capability to provide Remote Proctoring solutions. It is important to note that we will only be issuing the tender pack once suppliers have completed a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Therefore, once you have registered an account please download the Non-Disclosure Agreement and return via the Correspondence tab at the earliest opportunity. It is important that the NDA document must be returned via Correspondence, if they are submitted as a normal tender return document we will be unable to retrieve them. Please note that this is an accelerated tender under the rules of the Public contract regulation 2015. The deadline for submissions is midnight Sunday 10 May 2020. Additional information: Please register an account on our procurement portal to complete the NDA and then gain access to the the full tender pack: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d66edde1-4eab-4536-9f64-b072bfd662d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BN
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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