Tender

Web Quality Assurance Tool

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

27 Jun 2019 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently seeking a supplier for a Web Quality Assurance Tool as part of its tender process (reference BC/00896). This procurement falls under the IT services and software package categories, with a contract value of £125,000, which includes a minimum value set at £100,000. The tender period will close on 17th July 2019, and the resulting contract is expected to begin on 5th August 2019 and last until 4th August 2025. Prospective suppliers can submit their clarification questions via the procurement portal following registration.

This opportunity represents a significant business growth potential for companies specialising in software development and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on providing quality assurance tools or related IT solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. As the British Council serves a diverse set of locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond, successful bidders may also tap into wider international markets through this contract.

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Notice Title

Web Quality Assurance Tool

Notice Description

The British Council are seeking a quality assurance tool for its website estate. Additional information: In order to obtain the full tender pack please register an account on procurement portal and express an interest in this tender. Tender reference on In-tend - BC/00896. Website - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home. Clarification questions can then be submitted via the portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4905a10d-0ffb-4113-b66f-cd267a730295
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668c73d3-b03b-4cd5-96dc-858a2db21000
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2019 - 4 Aug 2025 Over 5 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
Charlotte Morris
Contact Email
charlotte.morris@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
0161 957 7144

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

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