Award

Language Assistant Application Assessments and Video Application Assessments

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2021 at 13:38

Award Notice
Tender

21 Aug 2020 at 09:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking suppliers for the 'Language Assistant Application Assessments and Video Application Assessments' tender. This initiative, classified under Administrative educational services, is located in the United Kingdom and is currently at the Award stage. The tender was published on 21 August 2020, with the tender period concluding on 9 September 2020. The contract period spans from 1 October 2020 to 30 April 2023, with a total contract value of £48,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in educational services. Companies that specialize in assessment services, particularly those experienced in marking applications and conducting interviews, would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. By participating, businesses can enhance their visibility and grow within the public sector educational landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Assistant Application Assessments and Video Application Assessments

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking a supplier, acting as an independent assessment body, to mark applications from prospective English Language Assistants and Alumni Award applicants, and to also assess online video interviews in line with the Specification stated within the RFP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f6adb61-048d-4bb0-91bd-a9109ecf216a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62083668-dfcd-489a-ac50-27f83fa1df91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Martin Fisher
Contact Email
martin.fisher@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
+44 (0)161 957 7151

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADCORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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