--- title: "UK_2020_EandE_Assessment Solutions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81059a30-5234-4cdb-989e-64574adf4fac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81059a30-5234-4cdb-989e-64574adf4fac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81059a30-5234-4cdb-989e-64574adf4fac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81059a30-5234-4cdb-989e-64574adf4fac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2021-07-05" --- # UK_2020_EandE_Assessment Solutions Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81059a30-5234-4cdb-989e-64574adf4fac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81059a30-5234-4cdb-989e-64574adf4fac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81059a30-5234-4cdb-989e-64574adf4fac.json) ## Summary The British Council, located in Manchester, is currently conducting a procurement process titled "UK_2020_EandE_Assessment Solutions." This open tender aims to establish a two-year framework agreement, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years, for assessment solutions in the field of educational testing. The tender period ended on 6th January 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2021 and conclude on 1st February 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £5,200,000, and the industry classification includes Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services, alongside related software development and consultancy services. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in educational technology, assessment solutions, and software development. Companies that can provide services such as test authoring platforms, delivery, marking, and data analytics for quality assurance would be particularly well-suited to participate. Suppliers of any size, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to contribute their capabilities as they will be assessed based on their qualifications and proof of competence, as outlined in the Invitations to Tender. ## Notice The purpose of this tender is to find suppliers to work with us to further develop our offer to meet the growing demand for Assessment Solutions. Our aim is to collect a panel of suppliers who can meet some or all our requirements in the next pages. Successful suppliers will be offered a two-year framework agreement (renewable for two years) and will be eligible to bid for contracts. Assessment Solutions opportunities vary in scope and complexity. Tests we develop vary in the skills to be assessed, purpose of the test, format, task types, proficiency levels, grading of performance and reporting of scores and feedback. The tests may be for high-stakes purposes such as exit tests at university level or for lower-stakes purposes such as benchmarking for projects or filtering for corporate recruitment. Suppliers need to describe the extent to which they meet the requirements in at least one of the following business areas: Lot 1: Test authoring platform for content production Lot 2: Test registration and delivery Lot 3: Test marking Lot 4: Data analytics for quality assurance and research purposes Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edfb0379-6b3a-47c0-8884-e04dec262fb5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,601,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | CERTIFY ASSESSMENTS; CIVICA; CLARITY LANGUAGE CONSULTANTS; INSPERA; RM EDUCATION; STEPHEN AUSTIN & SONS; TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES; TERMINALFOUR SOLUTIONS; TESTREACH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services - 72212190 - Educational software development services - 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2021 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edfb0379-6b3a-47c0-8884-e04dec262fb5 - 27 Nov 2020 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b47049-3bfe-4aad-8b1c-e41c6dbc956e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edfb0379-6b3a-47c0-8884-e04dec262fb5 5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b47049-3bfe-4aad-8b1c-e41c6dbc956e 27th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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