---
title: "2021_GIS - British Council Programme - Project and Portfolio Management Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e55e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-01-04"
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# 2021_GIS - British Council Programme - Project and Portfolio Management Tool

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e55e

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking to procure an enterprise Programme/Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool to support its global change initiatives. This procurement is classified under the software package and information systems category, situated in the UK. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £928,550, which was signed on 14th December 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the initial requirements span multiple functional areas, with the PPM Tool required to cater to approximately 1,000 active users across around 100 countries.

This opportunity can foster significant business growth for software developers and technology providers specialising in project management solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in enterprise software systems, particularly those with functionalities supporting diverse workflows and global accessibility, would be well-placed to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged, as evidenced by the competitive landscape that includes several bids from such businesses in the previous tender cycle.

## Notice

The British Council requires an enterprise Programme/Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool to support global change and transformation initiatives across our organisation. The Tool will ultimately need to be capable of access from approximately 100 countries, with potential for up to 1000 active usersInitial requirements are specified for two functional areas: Digital and Technology, who operate an IT change portfolio of projects and programmes, and Global Change Portfolio which oversees organisationally strategic change projects and programmes. The requirements listed apply to both, but it is important that the PPM Tool can support multiple workflows reflecting the priorities of both categories.Initial access will be required by Global Change Portfolio, and Digital and Technology functions. Each function is embarking on a multi-year portfolio of change of approximately 50 discrete initiatives (100 in total across the 2 functions), commencing during the 2021 Financial Year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As per Tender documentation

Renewal: An option for up to 2 extensions for an additional 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000079-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £928,550 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TMI SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2022 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000079-2022
- 28 Sep 2021 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024046-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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