Tender

IELTS Automarking TENDER

BRITISH COUNCIL

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04 Jul 2022 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting a tender for the "IELTS Automarking TENDER" aimed at selecting and implementing an automated marking system for the IELTS examination. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a focus on educational software development and software packages. The tender period is active, with the submission deadline set for 14th July 2022. The contract is anticipated to commence on 16th January 2023 and last until 15th January 2026. This tender follows a selective procurement method, using a restricted procedure above the threshold, and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the educational technology sector, particularly those specialising in software development for assessment and testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to support diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in developing educational software or assessment tools would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, aligning with the needs of the British Council to enhance test efficiency and support for test takers.

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Notice Title

IELTS Automarking TENDER

Notice Description

The IELTS Partnership, through IELTS Services UK, plans to choose and implement an automarker that will open possibilities for product enhancement and development, such as more efficient assessment, improved practicality and better support for test takers and Receiving Organisations. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fbbfed9-ca40-43a0-87fa-72c5ff84d1e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d178127-a6c0-4b11-b1a5-4fc6cd18a6bb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2023 - 15 Jan 2026 3-4 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
Contact Name
Priyanka Alawattegama
Contact Email
priyanka.alawattegama@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
0161 957 7576

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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