Tender

Item writing and production management platform

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

19 Mar 2024 at 16:09

Tender

30 Jan 2024 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a single-supplier platform for item writing and production management. The procurement involves IT services and aims to streamline production processes, reduce manual input, and enhance content security. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 3rd April 2024. The duration of the contract is three years with possible extensions.

This tender from the British Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. The contract is suited for businesses looking to provide digital platforms for content production and management, with potential for business growth over a three-year period.

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Notice Title

Item writing and production management platform

Notice Description

The Global Assessments Production team is sourcing a single-supplier platform to support the comprehensive production process by utilising digital processes for content production and management. This platform procurement aims to provide an end-to-end solution to streamline the overall production cycle, decrease required manual input of tracking items and performance, reduce human errors within the system, improve test content storage, security, and organisation. 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. Duration: Three-year contract with an option of two yearly extensions. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a9b073-32cc-4c21-9a03-88cbf7e778bd
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 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
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

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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