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title: "UK_2021_E&E_A contract life-cycle management system for IELTS"
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# UK_2021_E&E_A contract life-cycle management system for IELTS

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4010baf1-1d73-437f-97b9-7990b4305ed3

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking to contract a software package and information system for a contract life-cycle management system specifically for the IELTS examination process, under the title "UK_2021_E&E_A contract life-cycle management system for IELTS". This tender falls within the services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement is currently in the "Active" tender stage, with submissions due by 30th August 2021. The estimated contract period will commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude on 1st April 2022. The procurement method is a direct and single tender action, as the contract value is below the threshold for formal competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development and contract management systems, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based solutions. Eligible businesses that can effectively design and implement a SaaS tool tailored for managing third-party agreements will be well-positioned to compete. The British Council's endorsement of this software is indicative of a robust requirement for innovative solutions in the education assessment sector, creating a promising market for participating businesses.

## Notice

One of the biggest products in our examinations portfolio is IELTS. IELTS is an English test that assesses listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. It is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English. The test is taken by over 3.5 million people worldwide through the network of the test centres. We are looking to pilot a SaaS contract lifecycle management tool to facilitate management and storage of IELTS 3rd party agreements. Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a99d4b-f531-4dec-b421-54685531defe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a99d4b-f531-4dec-b421-54685531defe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a99d4b-f531-4dec-b421-54685531defe
  27th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
  link to British Council e-Tendering system

## Provenance

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