Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Council
1 Redman Place
London
E20 IJQ
Contact
Scott Caton
scott.caton@britishcouncil.org
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
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