Tender

British Council Global Mobility Services

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender Notice
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30 Jul 2019 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for its Global Mobility Services, focusing on three lots: Global Relocation Services, Global Immigration Services, and In-house Global Mobility Technology. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under several CPV codes, including relocation services. The tender process is open, with submissions accepted until 2nd September 2019. The contract period is set to begin on 1st November 2019 and will last until 1st November 2022. Bidders are required to register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal to participate in this opportunity.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in relocation services, immigration support, and technology development related to global mobility. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capabilities in these areas, as well as those with experience in managing large-scale relocation processes. With an anticipated rise in the number of mobile employees, potential suppliers should be prepared to offer innovative solutions to meet the British Council's evolving needs over the next few years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Council Global Mobility Services

Notice Description

The British Council would like suppliers to tender for: 4.1 Lot 1 - Global Relocation Services including shipping; and/or 4.2 Lot 2 - Global Immigration Services; and/or 4.3 Lot 3 - In-house Global Mobility Technology The British Council is looking for providers to work in partnership with central and local teams to provide these services. The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide. We achieve this purpose through our work in the following three core areas (also called Strategic Business Units): Education and Society, English & Exams (E&E), Arts To do this, we have offices in over 100 countries and territories around the world, which are structured into eight regions and has six business support teams. We expect the total number of mobile employees managed by the UK team will rise to include permanent relocations so that this will be up to 700 over the next 18 months and up to 1200-1500 in the next three to four years. It is also proposed that the mobility team structure could change to a tri-regional hub model during this time. Additional information: Bidders should register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home) in order to take part in the tenderprocess. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17c0c4a-d0f4-45b9-b2b2-97ed231554b5
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

22456000 - Permits

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79613000 - Employee relocation services

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,610,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 1 Nov 2022 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(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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