Tender

British Council English Language Teaching (ELT) Materials (DPS)

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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20 Sep 2021 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently inviting suppliers to participate in the procurement of English Language Teaching (ELT) materials through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement, classified under education and training services, is located in the United Kingdom. Suppliers can submit their applications to join the DPS at any time until 31 July 2024. The British Council anticipates that the DPS will operate for an initial period of three years, with the option for five annual extensions. This open procurement process allows for electronic submissions, facilitating greater accessibility for interested parties.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in ELT and educational technology, such as established publishing companies and innovative Ed-Tech firms. By joining this DPS, businesses can position themselves as preferred suppliers for a variety of future contracts concerning educational materials and resources that cater to diverse learner needs. This dynamic framework not only encourages competition among suppliers but also fosters partnerships that can enhance the quality of English language education provided by the British Council.

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Notice Title

British Council English Language Teaching (ELT) Materials (DPS)

Notice Description

The British Council is inviting ELT providers/suppliers to submit bids/applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Providers/suppliers may include established ELT publishing companies and ED-Tec companies involved in English language teaching and related areas of business. DPS will be used to streamline future procurement goods and services, future procurements will include, but will not be limited to, the licensing and the purchase of educational materials. The future procurements will also enable the British Council to work with preferred suppliers to test, customise and pilot ELT learning materials for British Council learners across all age groups. In order to support the varying needs of our learners, content may be sourced from one or more sources (i.e. from one or more courses and a separate standalone e-learning product) and from one or more publishers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Council is inviting ELT providers/suppliers to submit bids/applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Providers/suppliers may include established ELT publishing companies and ED-Tec companies involved in English language teaching and related areas of business. DPS will be used to streamline future procurement goods and services, future procurements will include, but will not be limited to, the licensing and the purchase of educational materials. The future procurements will also enable the British Council to work with preferred suppliers to test, customise and pilot ELT learning materials for British Council learners across all age groups. In order to support the varying needs of our learners, content may be sourced from one or more sources (i.e. from one or more courses and a separate standalone e-learning product) and from one or more publishers.

Renewal: Five, twelve month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e2c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023540-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Priyanka Alawattegama
Contact Email
priyanka.alawattegama@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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