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Published 14 Jan 2022, 12:11 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

For the supply of Technology Enabled Assessment Software and Services to the British Council

Official notice

Authority: British Council (Local council)

2 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAccelerated
Sectors: Software Packages & ERP (48) Delivery: UK
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 31 Jan 2022
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This tender invites potential suppliers to be placed on the British Council’s Technology Enabled Assessments Services (TEA) platform framework. The framework will consist of two Lots: Lot 1 – Technology Enabled Assessment Services without Remote Proctoring functionalityThis is a full-service Technology Enabled Assessment offer, providing both Technology Enabled Assessment Software and implementation and support services to the British Council. Lot 2 – Technology Enabled Assessment Services with Remote Proctoring functionalityThis is a full-service Technology Enabled Assessment offer, providing both Technology Enabled Assessment Software, which supports remotely proctored exams, and implementation and support services to the British Council.

CPV: Educational software package · Software package and information systems

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Technology Enabled Assessment Services without Remote Proctoring functionalityRenewal

This is a full-service Technology Enabled Assessment offer, providing both Technology Enabled Assessment Software and implementation and support services to the British Council.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: Planned contract start date is 16 February 2022 (or shortly thereafter), contract end date for the Initial Term will be 16 February 2024, with the option for an extension of a further 24 months to 16 February 2026Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Technology Enabled Assessment Services with Remote Proctoring functionalityRenewal

This is a full-service Technology Enabled Assessment offer, providing both Technology Enabled Assessment Software, which supports remotely proctored exams, and implementation and support services to the British Council.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: Planned contract start date is 16 February 2022 (or shortly thereafter), contract end date for the Initial Term will be 16 February 2024, with the option for an extension of a further 24 months to 16 February 2026Variant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
14 Jan 2022, 12:11 GMT
Last source update
14 Jan 2022, 12:11 GMT
Award evaluation window
27 Jan 2022 – …
Authority reference
2022/S 000-001071
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-001149
Accelerated

The British Council has a need to respond to significant long term client opportunities during the months of February and March 2022 and therefore needs a Supplier Framework in place which enable us to respond to the anticipated client requirements

Classification (CPV)
Educational software packageSoftware package and information systems
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-030ac7 Find a Tender

Publisher note: The British Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.Suppliers who wish to express an interest and take part in the tender process will be required to register on our e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil.Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and `means of proof` will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
31 Jan 2022, 09:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
27 Jan 2022, 09:15 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

14 Jan 2022 → 31 Jan 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    14 Jan 2022, 12:11 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    27 Jan 2022, 09:15 GMT
  3. Submission deadline
    31 Jan 2022, 09:00 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Deadline moved to 31 Jan 2022, 09:00 GMT
    14 Jan 2022, 12:11 GMT
    +4 days · was 27 Jan 2022, 09:00 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineIV.2.227 Jan 202231 Jan 2022+4 d
—Bid openingIV.2.727 Jan 202231 Jan 2022+4 d

1 amendment published without a description.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

British Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilBody governed by public lawRegistered Charity 1 Redman Place, London, UK, E20 1JQContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.