Tender

UK_234_Vendor Management System

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting a procurement process for the implementation of a Vendor Management System to manage off-payroll workforce operations. The project aims to enhance efficiency by streamlining workforce processes and requiring easily accessible workforce data. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to start on June 27, 2024, and end on June 27, 2027, with a tender deadline of May 9, 2024. The main procurement category is goods, and the location for delivery includes various regions including the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in software packages and information systems, particularly in industry-specific software and time accounting systems, to engage with the British Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable, as the project is open for their participation. Interested businesses can explore the project details and submit their bids through the provided platform before the tender deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_234_Vendor Management System

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking to implement a solution to enable accurate off-payroll workforce record keeping and embedding of controls and workflow management to source, onboard, manage and offboard workers effectively. Easily accessible and useable MI, workforce intelligence, and automation of significant parts of the processes is required to bring strategic and operational efficiencies into play. The current global annual off-payroll workforce volumes are in the region of 25 to 30,000 workers, with a high proportion being engaged seasonally. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8df8f54-1c94-4b97-a231-5c84c320a608
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2027 3-4 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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