Tender

For the supply of Technology Enabled Assessment Software and Services to the British Council

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for the supply of Technology Enabled Assessment Software and Services as part of its Technology Enabled Assessments Services (TEA) framework. This procurement falls under the goods category with a classification in software packages and information systems. The tender has recently been amended, extending the submission deadline to 31 January 2022, with bid opening scheduled for the same date at 09:15. The framework includes two lots: one for services without remote proctoring and another with remote proctoring functionality. The planned contract commencement is set for 16 February 2022, for an initial term of two years, with a potential two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software companies, particularly those with expertise in educational technologies and assessment solutions. Businesses that provide comprehensive technology-enabled assessment systems, both with and without remote proctoring capabilities, will find this an ideal match for their offerings. Companies ready to engage in an open procurement process and capable of demonstrating their skills and qualifications will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, ultimately facilitating growth in the education sector through innovative assessment solutions.

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Notice Title

For the supply of Technology Enabled Assessment Software and Services to the British Council

Notice Description

This tender invites potential suppliers to be placed on the British Council's Technology Enabled Assessments Services (TEA) platform framework. The framework will consist of two Lots: Lot 1 - Technology Enabled Assessment Services without Remote Proctoring functionalityThis is a full-service Technology Enabled Assessment offer, providing both Technology Enabled Assessment Software and implementation and support services to the British Council. Lot 2 - Technology Enabled Assessment Services with Remote Proctoring functionalityThis is a full-service Technology Enabled Assessment offer, providing both Technology Enabled Assessment Software, which supports remotely proctored exams, and implementation and support services to the British Council.

Lot Information

Technology Enabled Assessment Services without Remote Proctoring functionality

This is a full-service Technology Enabled Assessment offer, providing both Technology Enabled Assessment Software and implementation and support services to the British Council.

Renewal: Planned contract start date is 16 February 2022 (or shortly thereafter), contract end date for the Initial Term will be 16 February 2024, with the option for an extension of a further 24 months to 16 February 2026

Technology Enabled Assessment Services with Remote Proctoring functionality

This is a full-service Technology Enabled Assessment offer, providing both Technology Enabled Assessment Software, which supports remotely proctored exams, and implementation and support services to the British Council.

Renewal: Planned contract start date is 16 February 2022 (or shortly thereafter), contract end date for the Initial Term will be 16 February 2024, with the option for an extension of a further 24 months to 16 February 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030ac7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001149-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2022Expired
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
Contact Name
Prafulla Pujara
Contact Email
prafulla.pujara@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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