Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Council
Bogotá, Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
Mayraalejandra.acostagonzalez@britishcouncil.org
Country
Colombia
NUTS code
CO - Colombia
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 electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Test to assess the English language proficiency levels of students aged 12 to 18 years
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
COL9- Assessment English 12-18 years
Reference number
BC/03596
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this service is to assess the English proficiency levels of students aged 12 to 18 years in a context where English is learnt and used as a foreign language. Interested suppliers must provide a reliable and validated placement or proficiency tool to determine a learner's current level of English proficiency. The tool must be accessible remotely on various devices, including cell phones, tablets, and computers. It will be used for a large group of adult students, who may require a step-by-step guide to complete the test.The selected supplier will sign a framework agreement that will serve as an overarching contract for the entire service, with a maximum duration of three years. Once the framework agreement is signed, the supplier and the British Council will execute call-off contracts based on the specific and actual business needs of the British Council. These contracts will outline the precise services to be delivered by the supplier, who will be responsible for their
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- CO - Colombia
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please view the Procurement Documents for further information
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is possible to extend the Contract Duration by six (6) months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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: Yes
Identification of the project
COL9- assessment English Language Learning 12 to 18 years
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
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 September 2024
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 16 October 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 September 2024
Local time
11:00am
Place
Bogota, Colombia
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Mayra Alejandra Acosta Gonzalez
Bogotá, Colombia
Country
Colombia
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
All potential bidders must register on the platform ( https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home) to review the terms, conditions and requirements. The portal contains all the necessary details, documents and attachments to be completed, as well as the schedule of the process, please apply ONLY through the portal.