Tender

UK_2021_E&E_A contract life-cycle management system for IELTS

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to contract a software package and information system for a contract life-cycle management system specifically for the IELTS examination process, under the title "UK_2021_E&E_A contract life-cycle management system for IELTS". This tender falls within the services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement is currently in the "Active" tender stage, with submissions due by 30th August 2021. The estimated contract period will commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude on 1st April 2022. The procurement method is a direct and single tender action, as the contract value is below the threshold for formal competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development and contract management systems, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based solutions. Eligible businesses that can effectively design and implement a SaaS tool tailored for managing third-party agreements will be well-positioned to compete. The British Council's endorsement of this software is indicative of a robust requirement for innovative solutions in the education assessment sector, creating a promising market for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

UK_2021_E&E_A contract life-cycle management system for IELTS

Notice Description

One of the biggest products in our examinations portfolio is IELTS. IELTS is an English test that assesses listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. It is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English. The test is taken by over 3.5 million people worldwide through the network of the test centres. We are looking to pilot a SaaS contract lifecycle management tool to facilitate management and storage of IELTS 3rd party agreements. Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4010baf1-1d73-437f-97b9-7990b4305ed3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a99d4b-f531-4dec-b421-54685531defe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 6-12 months
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
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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