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title: "2021/S 000-025330"
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buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)"
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# 2021/S 000-025330

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be6a7b6a-6ae2-408b-844f-f78dd2b9fc07

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking providers for the "Provision of a British Council Tests Platform" under an open procurement method for IT services, classified as consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement process, which concluded on April 27, 2021, had a total contract value of £7,370,000 and was awarded on June 9, 2021. The contract began on September 21, 2021, and will run until September 21, 2026. This initiative is located in the United Kingdom and falls under the services main procurement category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and digital platforms. Companies capable of providing innovative e-assessment solutions can leverage this contract to grow their business within the education sector, especially in areas related to assessment technologies. By participating in similar contracting opportunities with the British Council, suppliers can expand their market presence and enhance their services to meet the evolving needs in educational assessments.

## Notice

Provision of a British Council Tests Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba323992-9ff6-4119-8bd3-33d323ee95c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2021 - 21 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,370,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TESTREACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba323992-9ff6-4119-8bd3-33d323ee95c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba323992-9ff6-4119-8bd3-33d323ee95c1
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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