Award

2022_CulEng - British Council Application and Video Assessments

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2023 at 08:47

Award Notice
Tender

23 Nov 2022 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "2022_CulEng - British Council Application and Video Assessments" to Gradcore Ltd. The contract, valued at £46,359.60 GBP, was awarded on 30th January 2023 and runs from 31st January 2023 to 31st January 2026. The procurement stage was an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 14th December 2022. The contracting authority is the British Council based in London, England. The industry category for this contract is education and training services.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies in the education and training services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete as the procurement process places emphasis on SME suitability. The British Council's requirement for independent assessment bodies to mark applications and conduct online video interviews provides a niche opportunity for businesses with expertise in assessment services. Businesses interested in expanding their portfolio within the education sector should consider bidding for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2022_CulEng - British Council Application and Video Assessments

Notice Description

A variety of existing and future British Council programmes require assessment of external applications. There are many similarities between the assessments required, and as such we are grouping these programmes together under this RFP. Information is provided below on each of the current programmes in operation for illustrative purposes. Other similar programmes may be added at a later date. For Lot 1, the British Council is seeking a supplier, acting as an independent assessment body, to mark applications from prospective scholars and programme participants in line with the Specification at Section 7 below. For Lot 2, the British Council is also seeking a supplier to further assess online video interviews, initially for the English Language Assistants programme Additional information: Bidders should register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the RFP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9f18cad-db51-4d94-b1a0-f4054be24216
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13ae52d9-293e-4866-a4c8-ac333ac95431
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,260 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,359 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 3-4 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

GRADCORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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