--- title: "Global_E&E_PIN - eAssessment (Aptis) platform Procurement 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7fb2e88-d6a0-4588-b496-2640ce18dc00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7fb2e88-d6a0-4588-b496-2640ce18dc00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7fb2e88-d6a0-4588-b496-2640ce18dc00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7fb2e88-d6a0-4588-b496-2640ce18dc00.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2021-01-28" --- # Global_E&E_PIN - eAssessment (Aptis) platform Procurement 2021 Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7fb2e88-d6a0-4588-b496-2640ce18dc00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7fb2e88-d6a0-4588-b496-2640ce18dc00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7fb2e88-d6a0-4588-b496-2640ce18dc00.json) ## Summary The British Council, based in Manchester, is planning a procurement process for the "Global_E&E_PIN - eAssessment (Aptis) platform." This initiative falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet support. The planned procurement is set to span from 1st July 2021 to 1st January 2025, with a total budget of £9 million, divided into four annual allocations of £2.25 million starting from the 2021/2022 financial year. Bidders must register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal to participate in this process. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and educational assessment solutions. Businesses that possess expertise in developing digital assessment platforms or similar IT services would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method utilised here is a Prior Information Notice (PIN), which serves to alert potential suppliers to upcoming opportunities, thus providing a strategic advantage for businesses ready to offer innovative solutions in the realm of English language testing and online assessments. ## Notice The Aptis test is managed by the Global Assessments Team which sits within the English and Exams strategic business unit (SBU), one of the three business streams within Exams, alongside IELTS (jointly owned with Cambridge English and IDP Australia) and Distribution services (facilitating exams delivery on behalf of 100 plus UK awarding bodies and universities). Global Assessments develops and delivers British Council originated assessment products and services with the strategic objectives of (1) diversifying the British Council exams portfolio and (2) building wholly owned branded tests which are delivered direct to market across a range of government, educational and corporate sectors. Global Assessments is backed by assessment research and its own advisory board and has gained a global reputation for the integrity and reliability of its English language tests. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbfbff5-5e15-441b-abcf-508bab890a83 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - PIN - Prior Information Notice | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jan 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 1 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 28 Jan 2021 at 16:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbfbff5-5e15-441b-abcf-508bab890a83 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbfbff5-5e15-441b-abcf-508bab890a83 28th January 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - 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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