Tender

Digital Assessment Solutions

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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16 Jul 2020 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking suppliers for the "Digital Assessment Solutions" project, which falls under the software-related services category. This open procurement process aims to partner with organisations capable of developing and maintaining a secure digital testing solution that incorporates current educational trends and technology. The tender period concludes on 27 August 2020, with a contract period anticipated to start on 5 October 2020 and run until 4 October 2022. Interested parties are required to complete a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) prior to accessing the tender documents, available through the British Council's procurement portal in London, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software development, educational technology, and artificial intelligence. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions in digital assessment and possess experience with secure testing platforms are well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on features like instant scoring and personalised test experiences makes this an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to enhance their product offerings in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Assessment Solutions

Notice Description

The British Council Global New Product Team is looking to partner with suppliers to conceptualise, develop, deliver and maintain new Testing products, based on current and emerging trends in pedagogy and technology. The goal of this ITT is to identify suppliers who has necessary capacity and capability to develop and maintain multiple components of a Digital solution. The digital solution will be required to deliver secure Tests with proof against cheating . It is expected to support where appropriate: Artificial Intelligence technology for instant scoring and feedback, light gamification elements personalised approach to the test-taker with performance based adaptivity. In order to express an interest in this tender please register an account on our procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home Please note that completion of an NDA is required before we are able to share the tender pack. The NDA must be signed and returned via the Correspondence tab of this portal. Please do not submit as a Tender Return document, as we cannot access those returns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ac93fec-44e3-43ce-bb1f-f9b005733d85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa181520-fdec-4cf9-876d-1b30cf45c141
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2020 - 4 Oct 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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