Planning

Environmental Management and Reporting Software

  • British Council

F01: Prior information notice (reducing time limits for receipt of tenders)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-007910

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02a657

Published 15 April 2021, 1:43pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

British Council

1 Redman Place

London

E20 IJQ

Contact

Scott Caton

Email

scott.caton@britishcouncil.org

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.britishcouncil.org

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1746

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1746

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Environmental Management and Reporting Software

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The British Council is seeking appropriate providers of environmental management and reporting software to support delivery of the organisation’s environmental ambitions by delivering a fit for purpose environmental measurement and performance reporting system.The provision of a software platform and support services that will facilitate accurate, data-driven decisions, deliver sustainable value and savings and an integrated approach to identifying and reporting the British Council’s environmental impact.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £240,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 90710000 - Environmental management
  • 90712000 - Environmental planning
  • 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
  • 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
  • 48100000 - Industry specific software package
  • 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
  • 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction
  • 90714500 - Environmental quality control services
  • 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
  • 90714000 - Environmental auditing
  • 80540000 - Environmental training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform and to facilitate market interest and engagement in our intentions to procure an Environmental Management and Reporting Software package with a single provider - prior to the formal commencement of procurement.The current intention is to run an open tender process in a single lot, commencing in June 2021.The objective of the Procurement is to;• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of KPI reporting across our global network by bringing a more cohesive and automated software solution to environmental data input. • Ensure the accuracy and audit trail of KPI reporting, particularly with regards to the British Council’s UK mandatory reporting requirements to Her Majesty’s Government. • Enable the business to improve the performance and management of its portfolio, through clear analytics, and to focus action with impact across operations and programmes. • Provide innovative and flexible solutions to support the regions in delivering the British Council’s Corporate Plan, its commercial business outcomes and its cultural relations impact worldwide.  • Maintain access to current best practice through benchmarking and training opportunities.Please register your interest via the British Council In-Tend Portalhttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1746Project Reference: BC/01746

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £240,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

3 June 2021


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures

2 August 2021


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Please register your interest via the British Council Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1746

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

British Council

London

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

British Council

London

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

British Council

London

Country

United Kingdom