Tender

SSA_RWA- For Supply and Delivery of Tablet Computers for the Secondary Teachers English Language Improvement Rwanda

BRITISH COUNCIL

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TenderAmendment

21 Feb 2023 at 12:14

Tender

20 Feb 2023 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of tablet computers for the "Secondary Teachers English Language Improvement Rwanda" project. This procurement opportunity falls under the goods category and follows an open procedure above threshold. The tender deadline is set for 24th March 2023, and the contract period will run from 21st April 2023 to 30th June 2023.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for suppliers specializing in tablet computers to engage with the British Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. By meeting the specified criteria and deadlines, businesses can contribute to improving English language education in Rwandan secondary schools while expanding their own market presence.

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Notice Title

SSA_RWA- For Supply and Delivery of Tablet Computers for the Secondary Teachers English Language Improvement Rwanda

Notice Description

The British Council in collaboration with Mastercard Foundation is working on the Project for the Secondary Teachers English Language Improvement Rwanda (STELIR) for the Government of Rwanda to improve the teaching and learning of English to lower secondary school pupils. Under this project we will be testing and training up to 6,000 in-service and pre-service teachers working in state and government-aided Rwandan secondary schools. All teachers who test below CEFR level B1 will take a six-month, online English language course which aims to take them to a confident B1 level. For the teachers to access this course they will need hardware and internet connectivity. This tender is therefore for the supply and delivery of tablet computers that meet the minimum specifications laid out in section 7. The purpose and scope of this ITT and supporting documents is to explain in further detail the requirements of the British Council and the process for submitting a tender proposal 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4dac8b0-b60d-4af8-9c8f-e74214a38286
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30213200 - Tablet computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 1-6 months
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
Christopher Odida
Contact Email
christopher.odida@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
-
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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