Tender

Digital Credentials

BRITISH COUNCIL

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03 Jan 2023 at 17:46

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2022 at 12:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking proposals for a Digital Credentials solution. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submission is 12:00 on 5th January 2023. The contract period is from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2025. This opportunity falls under the IT services category and is open to businesses in the software development industry. The British Council, located in London, UK, is the contracting authority.

This tender for a Digital Credentials solution presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in custom software development and software-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The open procurement method allows for a competitive bidding process, offering a chance for suitable businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a long-term contract with the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Credentials

Notice Description

A modern and secure Digital Credentials solution, that can be fully integrated into a unified eco-system. The Digital Credentials solution must be able to issue secure, sharable, and authenticated English and Exams badges and certificates. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ca730a-9aa2-4279-b4ad-b4348ee0d458
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, VCSE
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

72260000 - Software-related services

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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