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title: "Contracting Lifecycle system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ac"
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# Contracting Lifecycle system

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d1ac

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking to implement a Contract Lifecycle Management system through an open, below-threshold competition. The tender is titled "Contracting Lifecycle system" and falls under the industry categories including networking, software packages, and information systems. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th September 2026. The procurement is to provide a Software as a Service solution with configurable elements for various teams at the British Council, based in their London office at 1 Redman Place, Stratford. Businesses have until 10th August 2026 for enquiries. The contract will commence on 14th January 2027 and runs initially for one year, with the possibility of extending annually, potentially reaching a total duration of seven years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialised in software and IT solutions, particularly in the domain of document creation and database management. With a total potential contract value of £800,000, the project presents substantial chances for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria accommodating these business types. Companies that can offer a robust, scalable, and off-the-shelf solution capable of adapting to the dynamic needs of various teams within the British Council will find this opportunity highly advantageous.

## Notice

The British Council is looking to develop and maintain a Contract Lifecycle Management solution for an initially small team but the requirement has the capacity to grow as other teams come on board. As a minimum, mandatory requirement, we are looking to implement an off the shelf, Software as a Service solution which will have configurable elements, but which would not require any bespoke development. Full functional and non functional requirements are outlined in Supplier Response document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year contract with an option for an single year extension for up to an additional 6 years. Totalling a seven-year contract (1+1+1+1+1+1+1). Funding for future years will be confirmed at the British Council's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069621-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2027 - 13 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 10:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069621-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069621-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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