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Technical support services to the British Council's English Online platform

British Council

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14 Jun 2022 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently seeking a supplier for "Technical support services to the British Council’s English Online platform". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, with a focus on consulting, software development, and support. The active tender process is in its initial stages, which began on 14th June 2022 and will close for submissions on 15th July 2022. The contract, valued at approximately £6.5 million, spans a duration of three years, with the possibility of five annual extensions, and is anticipated to serve a global learner base, although contract management will be based in Spain.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development, systems consultancy, and online education technologies. Organisations with expertise in creating and maintaining digital learning platforms would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate their capabilities in managing complex online systems and providing ongoing technical support. With a growing global demand for online English language learning, successful bidders could play a vital role in facilitating the British Council’s ambition to significantly expand its reach within the coming years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical support services to the British Council's English Online platform

Notice Description

English Online (https://englishonline.britishcouncil.org/) is the British Council's bespoke 100% online English language learning business, providing customers with a fully virtual English language learning environment. It features key learner needs such as flexible timetables, a relevant curriculum, progress tracking, assessment and certification and live online classes, delivered by British Council teachers. English Online is designed as an end-to-end global online business. Launched in September 2020, to date, English Online has engaged with over 40K English language learners from all over the world. The ambition is to scale this business to engage with over 250K learners by 2026. The British Council is seeking a technology supplier to deliver technical support, maintenance and development of the English Online platform. The English Online platform is a proprietary system that is owned by British Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

English Online (https://englishonline.britishcouncil.org/) is the British Council's bespoke 100% online English language learning business, providing customers with a fully virtual English language learning environment. It features key learner needs such as flexible timetables, a relevant curriculum, progress tracking, assessment and certification and live online classes, delivered by British Council teachers. English Online is designed as an end-to-end global online business. Launched in September 2020, to date, English Online has engaged with over 40K English language learners from all over the world. The ambition is to scale this business to engage with over 250K learners by 2026. The British Council is seeking a technology supplier to deliver technical support, maintenance and development of the English Online platform. The English Online platform is a proprietary system that is owned by British Council. Additional information: the projected contract value is PS6.5m during the contract inclusive of extension

Renewal: Contract is for 3 years with a provisional extension of 5 annual extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03460f
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016234-2022
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 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

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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Postcode Area
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

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