Tender

2023_EE - Young Learners Management System (YLMS) - 27 June 2023

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jun 2023 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking providers for the 2023_EE - Young Learners Management System (YLMS) tender in the services category. The procurement process, known as an Accelerated Open Tender, aims to secure a modern learning management system to enhance the delivery of high-quality young learner blended courses. The contract value is £2,100,000 with a duration of 720 days and the option for renewal. The tender deadline is 24th July 2023, and the procurement method is an Open procedure.

This tender by the British Council presents an opportunity for providers experienced in e-learning services to compete for a contract to develop and manage a learning management system. Businesses specializing in online education solutions, particularly those with expertise in creating integrated learning ecosystems, are well-suited to bid for this contract. The tender process involves electronic and written submissions, and businesses need to ensure compliance with the specified submission terms and language requirements.

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Notice Title

2023_EE - Young Learners Management System (YLMS) - 27 June 2023

Notice Description

The British Council would like to hear from providers that have proven experience in developing, implementing and managing learning management solutions.Under UK public sector procurement rules the British Council is undertaking a new tender exercise for a supplier to provide the required solution. This is an Accelerated Open Tender due to time constraints.In order to take advantage of both new and existing business opportunities, the British Council needs to ensure it has a modern learning management system (LMS), that can be fully integrated into a unified eco-system. The LMS will support the delivery of high-quality young learner blended courses which will help the organisation achieve its aspiration of placing the customer at the heart of everything we do. It will also be used to deliver fully virtual young learner courses, as the need arises.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Council would like to hear from providers that have proven experience in developing, implementing and managing learning management solutions. Under UK public sector procurement rules the British Council is undertaking a new tender exercise for a supplier to provide the required solution. This is an Accelerated Open Tender due to time constraints.The British Council delivers high quality English language services to its customers, with face-to-face, blended and remote learning options. In addition to its established network of Centres, Branches and Off-site locations, the British Council plans to expand its footprint via a more agile, flexible and efficient use of digital channels, following customer catchment areas, and thereby catering for our customer's increasing need for convenience.In order to take advantage of both new and existing business opportunities, the British Council needs to ensure it has a modern learning management system (LMS), that can be fully integrated into a unified eco-system. The LMS will support the delivery of high-quality young learner blended courses which will help the organisation achieve its aspiration of placing the customer at the heart of everything we do. It will also be used to deliver fully virtual young learner courses, as the need arises

Renewal: Duration of 2 years and additional annual renewals up to 8 years length of contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018292-2023
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
uk.procurement@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

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