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Published 11 Jul 2025, 14:24 BST

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AM_736 - Tender for access licenses for online platforms - Tender for access licenses - English language learning

Official notice

Authority: British Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow threshold
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery listed: Colombia (CO)
Published estimate£48,000≈ £16k / year · £60,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 31 Jul 2025
Contract term 3 yrsends 16 Aug 2028 · up to 16 Aug 2029 with extensions · starts 15 Aug 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Thisrequestforproposalaimstoselectaserviceprovidertoacquireaccesslicencesforonlineplatformsthatsupportself-directedEnglishlanguagelearningforadultlearnersinthecityofBogotá.Theselectedplatformmustprovide24/7access,enablinguserstoengagewiththecontentatanytimeandfromanylocation,therebypromotingflexibilityandinclusion.Thelearningexperienceshouldbehighlyinteractive,dynamic,andengaging,withcontentthatadaptstoindividuallearningneedsandpacethroughpersonalisationfeatures.Licencesmustbevalidforaminimumperiodofsixmonths.Itisconsideredanaddedvalueiftheplatformincludesaccessibilitytoolsforpeoplewithdisabilities,ensuringequitableaccessforallusers.Preferably,theserviceproviderandtheirplatformwillguaranteeinteroperabilitywithourprojectpartner’salreadyexistingdigitalplatformthroughtheuseofSingleSign-On(SSO).TheplatformmustoffergeneralEnglishcontentandincludeaccesstoprogress-trackingfeaturesthatallowbothlearnersandadministratorstomonitoradvancementthroughdetailedreportsonusageandengagement.

CPV: E-learning services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 3 yrsPublished value£48,000
Contract period: 15 Aug 2025 – 16 Aug 2028 (3 yrs) · up to 16 Aug 2029 with extensionsValue: £48,000 exc. VAT · £60,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Colombia (CO)
Extensions: 12 months (optional)
80420000 E-learning services

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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Quality30%Methodologyandapproach30%Commercial40%

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
11 Jul 2025, 14:24 BST
Last source update
11 Jul 2025, 14:24 BST
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-039314
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
E-learning services
Delivery area in notice
Colombia (CO)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055dba Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: TCS TAP eSourcing
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free
Submission deadline
31 Jul 2025, 00:59 BST
Clarification deadline
19 Jul 2025, 00:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/ ↗

Timeline

11 Jul 2025 → 15 Aug 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    11 Jul 2025, 14:24 BST
  2. Clarification questions by
    19 Jul 2025, 00:59 BST
  3. Submission deadline
    31 Jul 2025, 00:59 BST
  4. Contract starts
    15 Aug 2025

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    11 Jul 2025, 14:24 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

British Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PHTN-1551-GCQH 1 Redman Place, London, London, E20 1JQContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender