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title: "Application Processing System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7d8c013-69c2-4c22-9157-3fc543e84914"
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buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)"
published: "2020-01-09"
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# Application Processing System

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7d8c013-69c2-4c22-9157-3fc543e84914

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking proposals for an "Application Processing System" to enhance their Future Leaders Connect programme, which receives nearly 15,000 applications annually. This tender is currently in the active stage and was published on 9th January 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure and is located in Manchester, England, with the tender period closing on 23rd January 2020. The anticipated contract period is set to begin on 31st January 2020 and end on 30th January 2021. The relevant industry category for this procurement is software supply services, with an emphasis on data-processing and internet client application development services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and data processing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the British Council actively encourages their involvement. Companies that can deliver reliable application management solutions, especially those with experience in handling large-scale application processing or bespoke software development, would be strong contenders for this contract.

## Notice

The British Council requires an application processing system for Future Leaders Connect, the British Council's global network for emerging policy leaders. Future Leaders Connect was launched in 2017 and receives almost 15,000 applications each year. As demand for the programme increases, the British Council needs a reliable application processing system fit for our needs. Additional information: Tender documents and further information available via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f794cc9c-6679-454d-961c-5115d34f2cab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 30 Jan 2021 |
| 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 | 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2020 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f794cc9c-6679-454d-961c-5115d34f2cab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f794cc9c-6679-454d-961c-5115d34f2cab
  9th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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