Tender

Corporate e-signature solution

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Sep 2022 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a supplier for a Corporate e-signature solution to streamline their document signing processes globally. The tender, identified as BC/02588, falls under the services category with a contract period of 24 months and potential extensions. The procurement method for this open procedure involves electronic and written submissions, with a tender period ending on 24th October 2022 and an award period starting on the same date. The location for this opportunity is in the UK.

This tender by the British Council offers a business growth opportunity for suppliers experienced in contract administration services, software supply, and IT services. Businesses interested in providing e-signature solutions and related services for a global clientele can participate. The contract's specific requirements cater to providers with capabilities to handle electronic signature certification, legal documentation, and consultancy services within the technology sector.

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Notice Title

Corporate e-signature solution

Notice Description

We are looking for one supplier to supply an e-signature solution to support contract and contract-type documentation globally. This will streamline our processes around document signatures and provide us with a secure, value for money solution. We need a scalable pricing model to accommodate variable demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for one supplier to supply an e-signature solution to support contract and contract-type documentation globally. This will streamline our processes around document signatures and provide us with a secure, value for money solution. We need a scalable pricing model to accommodate variable demand.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 24 months with an option for up to 4 extensions of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036ab0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026605-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72268000 - Software supply services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79132100 - Electronic signature certification services

79994000 - Contract administration 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 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 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
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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