Tender

Application Processing System

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

09 Jan 2020 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking proposals for an "Application Processing System" to enhance their Future Leaders Connect programme, which receives nearly 15,000 applications annually. This tender is currently in the active stage and was published on 9th January 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure and is located in Manchester, England, with the tender period closing on 23rd January 2020. The anticipated contract period is set to begin on 31st January 2020 and end on 30th January 2021. The relevant industry category for this procurement is software supply services, with an emphasis on data-processing and internet client application development services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and data processing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the British Council actively encourages their involvement. Companies that can deliver reliable application management solutions, especially those with experience in handling large-scale application processing or bespoke software development, would be strong contenders for this contract.

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Notice Title

Application Processing System

Notice Description

The British Council requires an application processing system for Future Leaders Connect, the British Council's global network for emerging policy leaders. Future Leaders Connect was launched in 2017 and receives almost 15,000 applications each year. As demand for the programme increases, the British Council needs a reliable application processing system fit for our needs. Additional information: Tender documents and further information available via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7d8c013-69c2-4c22-9157-3fc543e84914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f794cc9c-6679-454d-961c-5115d34f2cab
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

72310000 - Data-processing services

72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2020 - 30 Jan 2021 1-2 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(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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