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title: "Digital Credentials"
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# Digital Credentials

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4d229d3-c4a2-4af8-81cc-a2b8c9dcc86c

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking proposals for a Digital Credentials solution. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submission is 12:00 on 5th January 2023. The contract period is from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2025. This opportunity falls under the IT services category and is open to businesses in the software development industry. The British Council, located in London, UK, is the contracting authority.

This tender for a Digital Credentials solution presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in custom software development and software-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The open procurement method allows for a competitive bidding process, offering a chance for suitable businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a long-term contract with the British Council.

## Notice

A modern and secure Digital Credentials solution, that can be fully integrated into a unified eco-system. The Digital Credentials solution must be able to issue secure, sharable, and authenticated English and Exams badges and certificates. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ca730a-9aa2-4279-b4ad-b4348ee0d458 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2025 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72262000 - Software development services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2023 at 17:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ca730a-9aa2-4279-b4ad-b4348ee0d458
- 18 Nov 2022 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ca730a-9aa2-4279-b4ad-b4348ee0d458

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ca730a-9aa2-4279-b4ad-b4348ee0d458
  3rd January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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