Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Council
Bridgewater House
Manchester
M1 6BB
uk.procurement@britishcouncil.org
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Registered Charity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Global _ Exams _ Distribution Exams Delivery - Globally Jun20 to Jun22
Reference number
BC/01623
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The British Council is seeking organisations that can provide the required venue capacity, facilities and test day services (to include invigilation services) to deliver both Paper-based and Computer based high-stakes exams on its behalf. The process of selecting suppliers across select countries, globally, will be done through a competitive tender process planned for March 2021. Ahead of the tender we are inviting potential suppliers to submit their interest to the British Council by providing some background information by completing the questions within the Prior Information Notice (PIN). On receipt of the signed Non-disclosure agreement (NDA), agreeing to our confidentiality statement, we will provide you access to the relevant documents (PIN) that will be required for completion.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service Provider will provide both the venue and exams delivery services for all required professional exams, across a number of countries and required locations. The Service provider must bid for a minimum of two locations. Full list of countries for which services are required are listed in Annex 4. Whilst majority of the required exams will be computer-based, there will be provision required for paper-based exams in certain locations. The supplier must be able to provide services for Computer-based exams (CBE); however accommodating paper-based exams (PBE) as and when the needs arise will be optional and at the request of the British Council. If the supplier has experience in delivering paper-based exam they should provide this information in their supplier response, indicating whether they would be interested in providing services for this provision.
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: £1,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
8 June 2021
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract awarded will be for a duration of an initial two years with a potential of an additional two years’ extension.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
Tender Extended
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 May 2021
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 May 2021
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
British Council - London
London
Country
United Kingdom