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title: "Self-Access Learning Provider"
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# Self-Access Learning Provider

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-921ce0d6-8391-4dcd-9b4f-84e88545562a

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking a Self-Access Learning Provider to enhance the learning and development opportunities for its 10,000 staff members. This procurement process is currently at the Active stage, with the tender period concluding on 22 March 2019. The selected provider will be expected to deliver services at the British Council's London office, aligning with the council's global initiatives. The estimated value of the contract is £50,000, and all interested organisations should register via the BC InTend Portal by 12:00 pm on 28 January 2019 to access the relevant procurement documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and e-learning content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially suited to their capabilities due to the emphasis on innovation and adaptability in learning solutions. Providers who can demonstrate expertise in creating engaging and accessible educational content will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and expand their influence within the education technology sector.

## Notice

The Talent Performance and Development Centre of Expertise (TPD) is responsible for the quality control of all learning and development opportunities and content for all 10,000 British Council staff. The Team seek a Self Access Learning Provider to manage all learning content that can be assessed through the British Council LMS (Totara) by individual staff members via annual license to the content. This content includes a variety of written, video and elearning formats, easily accessed and matched to the British Council core work skills. The appointed provider will be expected to deliver goods and/or provide services at the London office currently at Spring Gardens London which has a global remit. Additional information: Please note, access to this procurement activity via the BC InTend Portal will commence at 12:00pm on Monday 28 January 2019. If you are interested in participating in the above requirements register on InTend http://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil. If you wish to take part in this procurement, please follow the link above. Once registered/logged in you will need to express an interest in the project and proceed to the RFP tab to get access to the procurement documents from the date above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c615b5-4696-4c55-a2ae-e1e327af6d63 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 2 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2019 at 12:02 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c615b5-4696-4c55-a2ae-e1e327af6d63
- 25 Jan 2019 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec65b1d2-8e66-4de9-8112-8785f6d9e997

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c615b5-4696-4c55-a2ae-e1e327af6d63
  28th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec65b1d2-8e66-4de9-8112-8785f6d9e997
  25th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://Global.Procurement@britishcouncil.org
- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil

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