Tender

Provision of Language Training and Examinations

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Apr 2021 at 08:37

Tender Notice
Planning

06 Oct 2020 at 08:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is conducting a tender titled "Provision of Language Training and Examinations" aimed at providing operational and developmental language training and online examination services for its officers and those of Her Majesty's Government (HMG). This procurement, classified under the education and training services category, is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by 28th May 2021. Successful bidders will enter contracts starting on 1st April 2022, lasting three years with up to three optional 12-month extensions. The procurement follows an open procedure, encouraging wide participation from interested suppliers.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language training, particularly universities and Centres of Excellence with capabilities in online testing and examinations. Companies that can provide services across a range of languages, as well as those experienced in online language proficiency assessments, will find these lots appealing. By securing a contract, businesses can enhance their market presence and potentially foster partnerships within the public sector, thus driving growth and expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Language Training and Examinations

Notice Description

Operational and developmental language training and online examination services for FCDO and wider HMG officers. Language training and examination services play a critical role in ensuring that officers from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and across Her Majesty's Government (HMG) have the appropriate level of foreign language skills. This is to enable them to operate confidently and effectively to help fulfil HMG's objectives and project and enhance the UK's global influence overseas. Officers use their language skills in a variety of contexts such as engaging with politicians, dealing with local authorities and officials, speaking to businesses, talking to students, negotiation, giving speeches and media interviews, engaging on social media, reading newspapers and understanding broadcasts. We expect this opportunity will be of interest to providers of language training, including universities, in a large number of languages, Centres of Excellence that specialise in one or several languages, and providers of online testing or examinations services including but not limited to those with existing capability in online language proficiency testing. The current language training and examination services contracts for Her Majesty's Government (HMG) end on 31 March 2022. We (the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, hereafter referred to as 'the Authority') are offering 5 lots to suppliers to replace these contracts. Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 are for language training services and Lot 5 is for examinations services. Each Lot is for a separate commercial opportunity run through an open competition. Bidders may elect to submit proposals for several of the language training lots. However please take note of attachment 2 of the ITT package that addresses the topic of "Separation of Training and Examination Responsibilities" The resultant contracts with the successful bidders will be for a duration of 3 years, plus 3x12 month optional extension years. Additional information: Important Information for all Potential Suppliers In order to participate and gain access to all documentation in relation to this procurement, potential suppliers should access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, available via the below link. URL: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Once logged in, search for project reference 5703 and / or itt_4268 If a potential supplier is not registered on the portal, click the link above to be taken to the home page, click the "Click here to register!" button, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete registration. Registration takes approximately 5 minutes and is free of charge. FURTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Potential Providers wishing to participate should note that there are 5 lots to this tender. When accessing the project (5703), you must access itt_4268 first. This is the Selection Questionnaire. Failure to do so means that you will not be able to access any of the Lots 1 - 5 respectively Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Potential suppliers should note that two-factor authentication will be required to access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, which requires Google Authenticator to be downloaded onto a mobile device. For more information in relation to two-factor authentication, a guide can be accessed by clicking the link on the home page of the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77de40fd-837f-4629-8b03-abbe05e88ce1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357af19f-49eb-419d-8f20-706cca795314
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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