Planning

Global_E&E_PIN - eAssessment (Aptis) platform Procurement 2021

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Planning

28 Jan 2021 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, based in Manchester, is planning a procurement process for the "Global_E&E_PIN - eAssessment (Aptis) platform." This initiative falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet support. The planned procurement is set to span from 1st July 2021 to 1st January 2025, with a total budget of £9 million, divided into four annual allocations of £2.25 million starting from the 2021/2022 financial year. Bidders must register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal to participate in this process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and educational assessment solutions. Businesses that possess expertise in developing digital assessment platforms or similar IT services would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method utilised here is a Prior Information Notice (PIN), which serves to alert potential suppliers to upcoming opportunities, thus providing a strategic advantage for businesses ready to offer innovative solutions in the realm of English language testing and online assessments.

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Notice Title

Global_E&E_PIN - eAssessment (Aptis) platform Procurement 2021

Notice Description

The Aptis test is managed by the Global Assessments Team which sits within the English and Exams strategic business unit (SBU), one of the three business streams within Exams, alongside IELTS (jointly owned with Cambridge English and IDP Australia) and Distribution services (facilitating exams delivery on behalf of 100 plus UK awarding bodies and universities). Global Assessments develops and delivers British Council originated assessment products and services with the strategic objectives of (1) diversifying the British Council exams portfolio and (2) building wholly owned branded tests which are delivered direct to market across a range of government, educational and corporate sectors. Global Assessments is backed by assessment research and its own advisory board and has gained a global reputation for the integrity and reliability of its English language tests. Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7fb2e88-d6a0-4588-b496-2640ce18dc00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbfbff5-5e15-441b-abcf-508bab890a83
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - PIN - Prior Information Notice
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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 1 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Charlotte Morris
Contact Email
charlotte.morris@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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