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UK_234_Vendor Management System

BRITISH COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2024 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Vendor Management System under the legal basis of CELEX. The title of the tender is 'UK_234_Vendor Management System' within the goods category of Software package and information systems. This tender aims to implement a solution for accurate off-payroll workforce record keeping with an annual workforce volume of 25 to 30,000 workers globally. The procurement method is an open procedure with a submission deadline of 9th May 2024 at 12:00 PM, addressing location in London.

This procurement opportunity from the British Council offers a chance for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems to compete for implementing the Vendor Management System. Companies with expertise in workforce intelligence and process automation would be well-suited for this tender opportunity. Interested suppliers must adhere to the selection criteria outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and submit their proposals by the specified deadline to be considered for this contract.

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Notice Title

UK_234_Vendor Management System

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking to implement a solution to enable accurate off-payroll workforce record keeping and embedding of controls to source, onboard, manage and offboard workers effectively. Easily accessible and useable MI, workforce intelligence, and automation of significant parts of the processes is required to bring strategic and operational efficiencies into play. The current global annual off-payroll workforce volumes are in the region of 25 to 30,000 workers, with a high proportion being engaged seasonally.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Council is seeking to implement a solution to enable accurate off-payroll workforce record keeping and embedding of controls to source, onboard, manage and offboard workers effectively. Easily accessible and useable MI, workforce intelligence, and automation of significant parts of the processes is required to bring strategic and operational efficiencies into play. The current global annual off-payroll workforce volumes are in the region of 25 to 30,000 workers, with a high proportion being engaged seasonally.

Options: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 36 months with an option for up to 4 extensions of 12 months each.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 36 months with an option for up to 4 extensions of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044f8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010923-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2024Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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