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Contracting Lifecycle system

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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23 Jul 2026 at 10:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to implement a Contract Lifecycle Management system through an open, below-threshold competition. The tender is titled "Contracting Lifecycle system" and falls under the industry categories including networking, software packages, and information systems. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th September 2026. The procurement is to provide a Software as a Service solution with configurable elements for various teams at the British Council, based in their London office at 1 Redman Place, Stratford. Businesses have until 10th August 2026 for enquiries. The contract will commence on 14th January 2027 and runs initially for one year, with the possibility of extending annually, potentially reaching a total duration of seven years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialised in software and IT solutions, particularly in the domain of document creation and database management. With a total potential contract value of £800,000, the project presents substantial chances for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria accommodating these business types. Companies that can offer a robust, scalable, and off-the-shelf solution capable of adapting to the dynamic needs of various teams within the British Council will find this opportunity highly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contracting Lifecycle system

Notice Description

The British Council is looking to develop and maintain a Contract Lifecycle Management solution for an initially small team but the requirement has the capacity to grow as other teams come on board. As a minimum, mandatory requirement, we are looking to implement an off the shelf, Software as a Service solution which will have configurable elements, but which would not require any bespoke development. Full functional and non functional requirements are outlined in Supplier Response document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year contract with an option for an single year extension for up to an additional 6 years. Totalling a seven-year contract (1+1+1+1+1+1+1). Funding for future years will be confirmed at the British Council's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069621-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jan 2027 - 13 Jan 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
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

Further Information

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