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title: "IELTS Automarking TENDER"
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# IELTS Automarking TENDER

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fbbfed9-ca40-43a0-87fa-72c5ff84d1e0

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## Summary

The British Council is conducting a tender for the "IELTS Automarking TENDER" aimed at selecting and implementing an automated marking system for the IELTS examination. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a focus on educational software development and software packages. The tender period is active, with the submission deadline set for 14th July 2022. The contract is anticipated to commence on 16th January 2023 and last until 15th January 2026. This tender follows a selective procurement method, using a restricted procedure above the threshold, and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the educational technology sector, particularly those specialising in software development for assessment and testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to support diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in developing educational software or assessment tools would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, aligning with the needs of the British Council to enhance test efficiency and support for test takers.

## Notice

The IELTS Partnership, through IELTS Services UK, plans to choose and implement an automarker that will open possibilities for product enhancement and development, such as more efficient assessment, improved practicality and better support for test takers and Receiving Organisations. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d178127-a6c0-4b11-b1a5-4fc6cd18a6bb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 15 Jan 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d178127-a6c0-4b11-b1a5-4fc6cd18a6bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d178127-a6c0-4b11-b1a5-4fc6cd18a6bb
  4th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil

## Provenance

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