Published date: 27 November 2020
This notice was replaced on 5 July 2021
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Awarded contract (published 5 July 2021)
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Contract summary
Industry
Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services - 72140000
Educational software development services - 72212190
Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems - 72212900
Computer-related services - 72500000
Computer support and consultancy services - 72600000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£5,200,000
Procurement reference
BC/01531
Published date
27 November 2020
Closing date
6 January 2021
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
1 February 2021
Contract end date
1 February 2023
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The purpose of this tender is to find suppliers to work with us to further develop our offer to meet the growing demand for Assessment Solutions. Our aim is to collect a panel of suppliers who can meet some or all our requirements in the next pages. Successful suppliers will be offered a two-year framework agreement (renewable for two years) and will be eligible to bid for contracts.
Assessment Solutions opportunities vary in scope and complexity. Tests we develop vary in the skills to be assessed, purpose of the test, format, task types, proficiency levels, grading of performance and reporting of scores and feedback. The tests may be for high-stakes purposes such as exit tests at university level or for lower-stakes purposes such as benchmarking for projects or filtering for corporate recruitment.
Suppliers need to describe the extent to which they meet the requirements in at least one of the following business areas:
Lot 1: Test authoring platform for content production
Lot 2: Test registration and delivery
Lot 3: Test marking
Lot 4: Data analytics for quality assurance and research purposes
More information
Additional text
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Bidders will be required to register on British Council`s e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process.
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.
About the buyer
Address
Bridgewater House
Manchester
M1 6BB
England
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