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UK_2020_EandE_Assessment Solutions

British Council

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05 Jul 2021 at 10:57

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27 Nov 2020 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located in Manchester, is currently conducting a procurement process titled "UK_2020_EandE_Assessment Solutions." This open tender aims to establish a two-year framework agreement, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years, for assessment solutions in the field of educational testing. The tender period ended on 6th January 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2021 and conclude on 1st February 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £5,200,000, and the industry classification includes Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services, alongside related software development and consultancy services.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in educational technology, assessment solutions, and software development. Companies that can provide services such as test authoring platforms, delivery, marking, and data analytics for quality assurance would be particularly well-suited to participate. Suppliers of any size, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to contribute their capabilities as they will be assessed based on their qualifications and proof of competence, as outlined in the Invitations to Tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_2020_EandE_Assessment Solutions

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to find suppliers to work with us to further develop our offer to meet the growing demand for Assessment Solutions. Our aim is to collect a panel of suppliers who can meet some or all our requirements in the next pages. Successful suppliers will be offered a two-year framework agreement (renewable for two years) and will be eligible to bid for contracts. Assessment Solutions opportunities vary in scope and complexity. Tests we develop vary in the skills to be assessed, purpose of the test, format, task types, proficiency levels, grading of performance and reporting of scores and feedback. The tests may be for high-stakes purposes such as exit tests at university level or for lower-stakes purposes such as benchmarking for projects or filtering for corporate recruitment. Suppliers need to describe the extent to which they meet the requirements in at least one of the following business areas: Lot 1: Test authoring platform for content production Lot 2: Test registration and delivery Lot 3: Test marking Lot 4: Data analytics for quality assurance and research purposes Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. 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
ocds-b5fd17-81059a30-5234-4cdb-989e-64574adf4fac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edfb0379-6b3a-47c0-8884-e04dec262fb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72212190 - Educational software development services

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,601,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Council
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

CHOCO - LORI OF GRANGE LIMITED

Civica UK Limited

Clarity Language Consultants Limited

Inspera AS

RM Education

Stephen Austin & Sons Ltd

Tata Consultancy Services Limited

Terminalfour Solutions Ltd

TESTREACH LIMITED

Further Information

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