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2021/S 000-025330

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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11 Oct 2021 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking providers for the "Provision of a British Council Tests Platform" under an open procurement method for IT services, classified as consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement process, which concluded on April 27, 2021, had a total contract value of £7,370,000 and was awarded on June 9, 2021. The contract began on September 21, 2021, and will run until September 21, 2026. This initiative is located in the United Kingdom and falls under the services main procurement category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and digital platforms. Companies capable of providing innovative e-assessment solutions can leverage this contract to grow their business within the education sector, especially in areas related to assessment technologies. By participating in similar contracting opportunities with the British Council, suppliers can expand their market presence and enhance their services to meet the evolving needs in educational assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2021/S 000-025330

Notice Description

Provision of a British Council Tests Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be6a7b6a-6ae2-408b-844f-f78dd2b9fc07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba323992-9ff6-4119-8bd3-33d323ee95c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£7,370,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,370,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2021 - 21 Sep 2026 Over 5 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(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESTREACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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