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.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
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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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
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
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value, Quality Assurance, Exams Delivery Experience & Exams management processes, Methodology and Approach / Weighting: 10%, 55%, 5%, 10%
Price - Weighting: 20%
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-009007
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
BC/01623
Lot No
1
Title
Global _ Exams _ Distribution Exams Delivery - Globally Jun20 to Jun22
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IP Campus Holding BV
Diemen
Country
Netherlands
NUTS code
- NL - Netherlands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GoodTesting LLC
Petersburg
Country
Russia
NUTS code
- RU - Russia
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Virtual IT Services Provider Ltd
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £6,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £6,051,580
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
British Council - London
London
Country
United Kingdom