Tender

ITT - EU_330 - Work hours control software

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open tender process for the procurement of a SaaS solution to control work hours, under the title "ITT - EU_330 - Work hours control software". This procurement falls within the IT services industry category, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender is valued at £250,000 and spans from 1st June 2025 to 1st June 2027. Key locations include the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the wider United Kingdom. The deadline for tender submission is 17th March 2025 at 11:00 AM. Relevant contact details for this tendering process can be directed to Maria Matas Sebastia at the British Council in Manchester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those experienced with SaaS platforms for time management and reporting. While not explicitly prioritising SMEs or VCSEs, larger and more experienced firms will find this an attractive proposition due to the global scope and potential future expansions. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive and scalable software solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, promoting sustained growth and access to further international opportunities through collaboration with a notable organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Title

ITT - EU_330 - Work hours control software

Notice Description

British council is looking for a SaaS solution that allows employees to input the times where they start working and finish work, as well as the extraction of reports based on different parameters, The scope of this solution is global, however the initial adoption is likely to be for 2 countries and British Council makes no commitment around the number of countries that will actually adopt the solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03465d3c-e84d-483e-a344-70f65dd09e96
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
Not specified
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 2-3 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
Maria Matas Sebastia
Contact Email
maria.matassebastia@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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