Tender

Computer Based Exam Centres / Venues

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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12 Aug 2019 at 13:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting bids for its tender titled "Computer Based Exam Centres / Venues," aimed at securing venues for examination sessions in December 2019, March, and June 2020. This competitive quotation process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 17:00 hours on 15 August 2019. The British Council, headquartered in London, operates globally in the realms of arts, culture, education, and civil society, with an annual reach exceeding 500 million individuals online. The contract value is estimated at £500 and will commence on 1 October 2019, concluding on 30 June 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises looking to enter or expand within the educational services sector. Businesses that specialise in property leasing, venue management, or those capable of providing suitable exam environments across the UK and beyond would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Computer Based Exam Centres / Venues

Notice Description

Interested suppliers are requested to download the NDA [Non-Disclosure Agreement] from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil and return the signed NDA via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil no later than 17:00hrs on 15 August 2019 to receive the tender pack. 1 Overview of the British Council 1.1 The British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with - changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. 1.2 We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body 1.3 The British Council employs over 10,500 staff worldwide. It has its headquarters in the UK, with offices in London, Manchester, Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh. Further information can be viewed at www.britishcouncil.org. 2 Introduction and Background to the Project / Programme 2.1 British Council is currently an examination centre provider worldwide. We deliver 100% computer delivered testing for the in the UK and Ireland since 2016. This Request for Proposal [RFP] is to invite suppliers to bid for the provision of exam venues for the sessions in December 2019, March, June 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c991146-1941-4403-a2c2-0726a84f7402
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb673d88-5ab5-4bcc-9309-2ccb4f18cf2d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70130000 - Letting services of own property

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

70332200 - Commercial property management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 6-12 months
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BN
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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