Award

2023_Global - Think Customer

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2023 at 14:04

Tender

13 Feb 2023 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "2023_Global - Think Customer" in the services industry category. The procurement aimed to address changes in customer behaviours accelerated by the pandemic, seeking suppliers for two lots: Realising business performance through customer centricity and Building a high performing sales and customer service function. The British Council is based in Manchester, UK, and the tender was awarded to Engine Partners UK LLP for Lot 1 and Clarasys Ltd for Lot 2. Key deadlines include the award date of 5th July 2023 and a total contract value of £1,942,605.

This procurement opportunity with the British Council presents a chance for business growth in the business and management consultancy sector. Companies focusing on customer experience, sales, and service transformation would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition for interested suppliers. Business entities interested in enhancing customer centricity, sales, and service functions can benefit from engaging with the British Council to contribute to their transformation programme and meet their future customer experience goals.

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Notice Title

2023_Global - Think Customer

Notice Description

The British Council recognises the changes in customer behaviours and expectations which have accelerated further during the pandemic, with many customers now expecting more digital services, self-service options and hybrid learning incorporating online and classroom-based learning. Whilst the British Council was able to respond quickly by launching new digital learning services, there remain gaps in the overall customer journey. The tender is divided into two lots. Potential suppliers may bid for one or both lots.LOT 1 - Realising business performance through customer centricity. The supplier will help British Council to define a future customer experience vision and implement the transformation required to achieve it.LOT 2 - Building a high performing sales and customer service function. The supplier will support British Council to evaluate the current sales and service model, co-design and then support the implementation of the future operating model.

Lot Information

Realising business performance through customer centricity.

The British Council recognises the changes in customer behaviours and expectations which have accelerated further during the pandemic, with many customers now expecting more digital services, self-service options and hybrid learning incorporating online and classroom-based learning. Whilst the British Council was able to respond quickly by launching new digital learning services, there remain gaps in the overall customer journey.The British Council is looking for suppliers to support a customer experience transformation programme which will define our customer experience vision, and foster collaboration across multiple projects, initiatives, and teams, to deliver the transformation required to ensure the British Council;- can effectively compete in the market on customer experience,- is the English language provider of choice for learning and exam services- is more effective at selling services and retaining customers- builds an efficient, agile organisation through simplification- has an engaged workforce delivering value to every customerFunding is secured to proceed with an Alpha phase of the programme to continue discovery and determine the full scope, costs and benefits of the transformation programme, after which investment will be secured to proceed with subsequent phases of the programme. The estimated value of Alpha is PS2m for both lots, with subsequent phases to be costed. This tender process will identify successful suppliers to deliver Alpha requirements and beyond.The tender is divided into two lots. Potential suppliers may bid for one or both lots.LOT 1 - Realising business performance through customer centricity. The supplier will help British Council to define a future customer experience vision and implement the transformation required to achieve it.Interested suppliers should register on In-tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home) to complete and return the NDA, and for access to the full tender pack which will be released in due course

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 1 year with an option for 3 additional extensions of up to 12 months each.

Building a high performing sales and customer service function

The British Council recognises the changes in customer behaviours and expectations which have accelerated further during the pandemic, with many customers now expecting more digital services, self-service options and hybrid learning incorporating online and classroom-based learning. Whilst the British Council was able to respond quickly by launching new digital learning services, there remain gaps in the overall customer journey.The British Council is looking for suppliers to support a customer experience transformation programme which will define our customer experience vision, and foster collaboration across multiple projects, initiatives, and teams, to deliver the transformation required to ensure the British Council;- can effectively compete in the market on customer experience,- is the English language provider of choice for learning and exam services- is more effective at selling services and retaining customers- builds an efficient, agile organisation through simplification- has an engaged workforce delivering value to every customerFunding is secured to proceed with an Alpha phase of the programme to continue discovery and determine the full scope, costs and benefits of the transformation programme, after which investment will be secured to proceed with subsequent phases of the programme. The estimated value of Alpha is PS2m for both lots, with subsequent phases to be costed. This tender process will identify successful suppliers to deliver Alpha requirements and beyond.The tender is divided into two lots. Potential suppliers may bid for one or both lots.LOT 2 - Building a high performing sales and customer service function. The supplier will support British Council to evaluate the current sales & service model, co-design and then support the implementation of the future operating model.Interested suppliers should register on In-tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home) to complete and return the NDA, and for access to the full tender pack which will be released in due course

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 1 year with an option for 3 additional extensions of up to 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a527
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019170-2023
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,942,605 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20232 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
caroline.doidge@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
2
Supplier Names

CLARASYS

ENGINE PARTNERS

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