---
title: "British Council English Language Teaching (ELT) Materials (DPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e2c1"
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# British Council English Language Teaching (ELT) Materials (DPS)

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e2c1

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## Summary

The British Council is currently inviting suppliers to participate in the procurement of English Language Teaching (ELT) materials through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement, classified under education and training services, is located in the United Kingdom. Suppliers can submit their applications to join the DPS at any time until 31 July 2024. The British Council anticipates that the DPS will operate for an initial period of three years, with the option for five annual extensions. This open procurement process allows for electronic submissions, facilitating greater accessibility for interested parties.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in ELT and educational technology, such as established publishing companies and innovative Ed-Tech firms. By joining this DPS, businesses can position themselves as preferred suppliers for a variety of future contracts concerning educational materials and resources that cater to diverse learner needs. This dynamic framework not only encourages competition among suppliers but also fosters partnerships that can enhance the quality of English language education provided by the British Council.

## Notice

The British Council is inviting ELT providers/suppliers to submit bids/applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Providers/suppliers may include established ELT publishing companies and ED-Tec companies involved in English language teaching and related areas of business. DPS will be used to streamline future procurement goods and services, future procurements will include, but will not be limited to, the licensing and the purchase of educational materials. The future procurements will also enable the British Council to work with preferred suppliers to test, customise and pilot ELT learning materials for British Council learners across all age groups. In order to support the varying needs of our learners, content may be sourced from one or more sources (i.e. from one or more courses and a separate standalone e-learning product) and from one or more publishers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Council is inviting ELT providers/suppliers to submit bids/applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Providers/suppliers may include established ELT publishing companies and ED-Tec companies involved in English language teaching and related areas of business. DPS will be used to streamline future procurement goods and services, future procurements will include, but will not be limited to, the licensing and the purchase of educational materials. The future procurements will also enable the British Council to work with preferred suppliers to test, customise and pilot ELT learning materials for British Council learners across all age groups. In order to support the varying needs of our learners, content may be sourced from one or more sources (i.e. from one or more courses and a separate standalone e-learning product) and from one or more publishers.

Renewal: Five, twelve month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023540-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 10:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023540-2021
- 20 Sep 2021 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023374-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/bc

## Provenance

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