Tender

Online Agent Training Suite

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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18 Jun 2018 at 12:34

Tender Notice
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21 Mar 2018 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a supplier for the "Online Agent Training Suite," a requirement in the field of e-learning and web design services. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, having commenced with an open procedure intended for the development of a refreshed suite of training courses aimed at international student recruitment agencies. The deadline for submissions is 4th April 2018, with an anticipated contract start date of 20th April 2018 and a contract duration of one year, concluding on 18th April 2019. The procurement process includes a budget of £25,000 and encompasses delivery across various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses in the fields of training content development, e-learning solutions, and web design services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they could leverage their expertise to provide innovative training solutions aligned with the British Council's objectives. This tender not only opens pathways for business growth but also enhances the potential for longer-term partnerships with a reputable organisation known for facilitating educational opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Agent Training Suite

Notice Description

This tender was cancelled due to an insufficient degree of competition. The British Council are currently preparing for holding a new tender exercise for this requirement, and Contracts Finder will be updated accordingly. Additional information: All applications to be made via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f62c581b-7ace-4721-8379-b166ac901ecf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dfa4a1d-fc14-444d-ae39-209d30174aec
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2018 - 18 Apr 2019 6-12 months
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(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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