---
title: "UK_996 - Platform for hosting the Study UK online courses (MOOCs)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e1e8"
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# UK_996 - Platform for hosting the Study UK online courses (MOOCs)

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1e8

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## Summary

The British Council, located in London, is seeking to procure a service provider for hosting its Study UK online courses (MOOCs) as part of an open tendering process. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly involving application service providers, and is guided by the legal framework established under UKPGA 2023/54. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by the 11th of September 2026, with the enquiry period ending on the 28th of August 2026. The successful bidder will contribute to a project valued at approximately GBP 270,000, with a possible gross amount reaching GBP 324,000. The contract is expected to commence on the 1st of April 2027 and could extend until the 31st of March 2033, subject to renewal terms. The awarding process considers various criteria, such as social value, quality, methodology, and cost, with the British Council's MyProcurement platform facilitating submission and registration.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in creating and managing digital learning platforms. Companies that specialise in developing robust, scalable solutions capable of accommodating over 6,000 learners per course, and that have a strong marketing presence to promote such courses, are ideally suited to compete. Furthermore, businesses with a focus on educational technologies, particularly those that can deliver high-quality user experiences and support a comprehensive suite of learning tools, stand to benefit greatly. The emphasis on social value and quality as significant award criteria further opens the field to those organisations committed to sustainable practices and delivering broader economic and community benefits. This procurement invites innovation in delivering educational services, providing a chance for the chosen supplier to enhance its reputation and expand its market presence through collaboration with a notable UK public authority.

## Notice

A hosting platform for online learning courses, which would have, as a minimum, the following functionality: to host multiple online courses for 6,000 + learners for each course, ability to support texts, videos, questionnaires, tests, Q&A sections, test functions, possibility of adding educators and facilitators, collect learners' data and run reports. The platform provider should also be able to promote the courses through their marketing channels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076462-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2026 at 06:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076462-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076462-2026
  12th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2sup/#/staticPreviewPage?eventUuid=00f6fd06-9501-466e-8452-54bb5c166605
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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