Tender

EU_330 - Work Hours control

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued a tender titled "EU_330 - Work Hours control" for software programming and consultancy services, specifically focusing on software as a service (SaaS) to control work hours. This procurement falls under the services category and has an estimated value of GBP 250,000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including a tender period deadline on 17th March 2025 and the bid opening starting on 18th March 2025. The solution is intended to initially be adopted in Spain and Israel, with potential expansion across the EU. This open procedure is governed by the EU Directive 2014/24/EU and allows electronic and written submissions in English and Spanish.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in SaaS solutions for workforce management. Companies with a proven track record in developing and implementing software for time tracking, employee productivity, and report generation would find this opportunity particularly well-suited. The global scope of the solution, despite initial adoption in two countries, implies potential for expansive growth within multiple regions, creating sustainable business development prospects. Furthermore, the option for contract renewal up to an additional four years points to the potential for a long-term engagement.

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Notice Title

EU_330 - Work Hours control

Notice Description

Software as a service for control hours

Lot Information

Lot 1

British council is looking for a SaaS solution that allows employees to input the times where they start working and finish work, as well as the extraction of reports based on different parameters, The scope of this solution is global, however the initial adoption is likely to be for 2 countries and British Council makes no commitment around the number of countries that will actually adopt the solution.

Renewal: option for an extension for up to an additional 2+2 years (up to 6 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e219
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005219-2025
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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
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
Maria Matas Sebastia
Contact Email
maria.matassebastia@britishcouncil.es
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
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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