Award

Global _ Exams _ Distribution Exams Delivery - Globally Jun20 to Jun22

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2021 at 09:09

Tender

27 Apr 2021 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting a tender for the "Global _ Exams _ Distribution Exams Delivery - Globally Jun20 to Jun22" initiative, which falls under the education and training services industry. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with key activities having taken place earlier in 2021. The tender opened on March 2021 and closed on May 10, 2021. Suppliers were invited to provide venue capacity and test day services for high-stakes exams across various countries, necessitating a bid for at least two locations. The value of the contract is estimated at £6,051,580.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in exam delivery services, venue management, and invigilation for both computer-based and paper-based high-stakes assessments. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms with relevant experience are encouraged to engage, especially those capable of handling the logistics and requirements outlined by the British Council. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their operational reach into international markets while collaborating on larger educational assessments.

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Notice Title

Global _ Exams _ Distribution Exams Delivery - Globally Jun20 to Jun22

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking organisations that can provide the required venue capacity, facilities and test day services (to include invigilation services) to deliver both Paper-based and Computer based high-stakes exams on its behalf. The process of selecting suppliers across select countries, globally, will be done through a competitive tender process planned for March 2021. Ahead of the tender we are inviting potential suppliers to submit their interest to the British Council by providing some background information by completing the questions within the Prior Information Notice (PIN). On receipt of the signed Non-disclosure agreement (NDA), agreeing to our confidentiality statement, we will provide you access to the relevant documents (PIN) that will be required for completion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider will provide both the venue and exams delivery services for all required professional exams, across a number of countries and required locations. The Service provider must bid for a minimum of two locations. Full list of countries for which services are required are listed in Annex 4. Whilst majority of the required exams will be computer-based, there will be provision required for paper-based exams in certain locations. The supplier must be able to provide services for Computer-based exams (CBE); however accommodating paper-based exams (PBE) as and when the needs arise will be optional and at the request of the British Council. If the supplier has experience in delivering paper-based exam they should provide this information in their supplier response, indicating whether they would be interested in providing services for this provision.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of an initial two years with a potential of an additional two years' extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aaa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014278-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,051,580 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uk.procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

GOODTESTING

IP CAMPUS HOLDING

VIRTUAL IT SERVICES PROVIDER

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