Tender

COL9- Assessment English 12-18 years

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Aug 2024 at 20:50

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated a tender process for a project titled "COL9- Assessment English 12-18 years" under the industry category of secondary education services, classified as CPV 80200000. The project aims to assess the English proficiency levels of students aged 12 to 18 where English is used as a foreign language. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with an open procedure method. Interested suppliers are required to submit bids electronically or in writing. The tender period ends on 16 September 2024, at 10:00 AM BST, followed by the bid opening and award period commencing at 11:00 AM BST on the same day. The framework agreement will last for three years, with a possible extension of six months, and will involve multiple call-off contracts as per the British Council's needs. The project's execution location is in Bogota, Colombia.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational technology, language assessment tools, and remote learning platforms. Suppliers capable of providing reliable, validated English proficiency tools that are accessible on various devices will find this tender particularly suitable. The framework agreement allows for ongoing collaboration and potential follow-on contracts, ensuring steady business beyond the initial contract period. Businesses experienced in the education sector, particularly those with a focus on language proficiency and remote accessibility, are well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

COL9- Assessment English 12-18 years

Notice Description

The purpose of this service is to assess the English proficiency levels of students aged 12 to 18 years in a context where English is learnt and used as a foreign language. Interested suppliers must provide a reliable and validated placement or proficiency tool to determine a learner's current level of English proficiency. The tool must be accessible remotely on various devices, including cell phones, tablets, and computers. It will be used for a large group of adult students, who may require a step-by-step guide to complete the test.The selected supplier will sign a framework agreement that will serve as an overarching contract for the entire service, with a maximum duration of three years. Once the framework agreement is signed, the supplier and the British Council will execute call-off contracts based on the specific and actual business needs of the British Council. These contracts will outline the precise services to be delivered by the supplier, who will be responsible for their

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please view the Procurement Documents for further information

Renewal: It is possible to extend the Contract Duration by six (6) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04933d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026947-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73430000 - Test and evaluation

80200000 - Secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education 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 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 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
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mayraalejandra.acostagonzalez@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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