Published date: 23 October 2020
This notice was replaced on 5 May 2021
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Awarded contract (published 5 May 2021)
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Contract summary
Industry
Administrative educational services - 75121000
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£2,300,000
Procurement reference
BC/01429
Published date
23 October 2020
Closing date
30 November 2020
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
11 January 2021
Contract end date
10 January 2025
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 British Council is looking to Identify local partner(s) to deliver Cambridge English exams in specified areas, engaging with local schools and educational institutions, for the delivery. Examination delivery will be in the periods March-July, and November-December as a minimum. Five (5) separate locations are included in the tender. Bids will be accepted for any single, multiple, or all of the locations.
- Utrecht - delivery of approximately 2,000 - 2,500 exams p.a.
- Gelderland - delivery of approximately 2,500 - 3,000 exams p.a.
- Amsterdam - delivery of approximately 2,000 - 2,500 exams p.a.
- Rotterdam - delivery of approximately 500 - 1,000 exams p.a.
- The Hague - delivery of approximately 1,500 - 2,000 exams p.a
It is expected that the local partner manages the end-to-end relationship with candidates, feeder institutions, examiners, venues, test day personnel, manage the registration systems and processes, deliver the tests in compliance with Cambridge and British Council standards.
The partner will be paid a commission equalling 30% of the candidate test fee, per candidate. Note details in Points 2 to 4 in regard to both parties' responsibilities. The Sub-centres duties and responsibilities, as listed below, will be fully funded by the partner (except where otherwise indicated).
More information
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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.
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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