Tender

A new intranet for the British Council

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

14 Jun 2023 at 15:50

TenderAmendment

14 Jun 2023 at 15:26

TenderAmendment

25 May 2023 at 15:45

TenderAmendment

25 May 2023 at 15:44

TenderAmendment

25 May 2023 at 15:43

Tender

25 May 2023 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is initiating a tender for a new intranet or employee workspace solution. The procurement involves the central portal for employee tools, communications, and collaboration, to be procured as Software as a Service (SaaS). The value of the contract is £600,000, with a tender deadline set for July 13, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract period is from August 30, 2023, to May 30, 2027.

This tender from the British Council presents a business growth opportunity for IT services firms specialised in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Although the procurement is open, it targets larger enterprises given the £600,000 contract value and classification under IT services. Businesses interested must submit their tender response to the British Council's e-Tendering portal by the deadline to be considered for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

A new intranet for the British Council

Notice Description

The British Council is procuring a new intranet or (or employee workspace solution) to be the central portal for employee tools, communications, information and collaboration. The intranet will be procured as a Software as a Service (SaaS) and there is potential for further development work. Additional information: All documents required as part of your tender response should be submitted to British Council's e-Tendering portal hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil by the Response Deadline. 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/5a720548-2e93-4746-acc3-46d16e8df2b6
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 (above 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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2023 - 30 May 2027 3-4 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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