Tender

Self-Access Learning Provider

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 Jan 2019 at 12:02

Tender

25 Jan 2019 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a Self-Access Learning Provider to enhance the learning and development opportunities for its 10,000 staff members. This procurement process is currently at the Active stage, with the tender period concluding on 22 March 2019. The selected provider will be expected to deliver services at the British Council's London office, aligning with the council's global initiatives. The estimated value of the contract is £50,000, and all interested organisations should register via the BC InTend Portal by 12:00 pm on 28 January 2019 to access the relevant procurement documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and e-learning content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially suited to their capabilities due to the emphasis on innovation and adaptability in learning solutions. Providers who can demonstrate expertise in creating engaging and accessible educational content will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and expand their influence within the education technology sector.

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Notice Title

Self-Access Learning Provider

Notice Description

The Talent Performance and Development Centre of Expertise (TPD) is responsible for the quality control of all learning and development opportunities and content for all 10,000 British Council staff. The Team seek a Self Access Learning Provider to manage all learning content that can be assessed through the British Council LMS (Totara) by individual staff members via annual license to the content. This content includes a variety of written, video and elearning formats, easily accessed and matched to the British Council core work skills. The appointed provider will be expected to deliver goods and/or provide services at the London office currently at Spring Gardens London which has a global remit. Additional information: Please note, access to this procurement activity via the BC InTend Portal will commence at 12:00pm on Monday 28 January 2019. If you are interested in participating in the above requirements register on InTend http://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil. If you wish to take part in this procurement, please follow the link above. Once registered/logged in you will need to express an interest in the project and proceed to the RFP tab to get access to the procurement documents from the date above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c615b5-4696-4c55-a2ae-e1e327af6d63
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 2 May 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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