Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
British Council
58 Whitworth Street
Manchester
M1 6BB
UK
Contact person: Caroline Doidge
E-mail: caroline.doidge@britishcouncil.org
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.britishcouncil.org
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: 10
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Connecting Classrooms for Global Learning 2018-2021: National Expert Lead Organisations
Reference number: BC/00518
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The British Council and Department for International Development (DfID) will co-fund the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning (CCGL) programme (the "Programme") from 2018 to 2021 to provide opportunities for pupils in the UK and in the developing world to learn about and take action on global issues, as well as to develop their key transferable skills through 6 main elements:
— grants to support Degl networks of schools and partnership projects between schools in the UK and schools in developing countries,
— professional development training for teachers and school leaders in the UK and developing countries,
— online partnerships plus access to teaching and learning resources,
— school and teacher level accreditation and awards,
— advocacy and awareness raising at policy level, and
— monitoring and evaluation of the above elements.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
610 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
England
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
UKI
UKH
UKJ
UKE
UKK
UKC
UKD
UKF
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council and Department for International Development (DfID) will co-fund the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning (CCGL) programme (the "Programme") from 2018 to 2021 to provide opportunities for pupils in the UK and in the developing world to learn about and take action on global issues, as well as to develop their key transferable skills through 6 main elements:
— grants to support Degl networks of schools and partnership projects between schools in the UK and schools in developing countries,
— professional development training for teachers and school leaders in the UK and developing countries,
— online partnerships plus access to teaching and learning resources,
— school and teacher level accreditation and awards,
— advocacy and awareness raising at policy level, and
— monitoring and evaluation of the above elements.
The Department for International Development (DfID) is the UK government department responsible for international development and the reduction of poverty overseas. DfID believes that every child growing up in the UK should have the opportunity to learn about the world around them, about the essential facts of poverty and underdevelopment which face children their own age in other countries, and to develop the knowledge and skills to make judgements about global poverty, its causes, and what can be done to reduce it.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Knowledge and Experience (40 %) and Methodology and Approach (30 %)
/ Weighting: 70 %
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Northern Ireland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council and Department for International Development (DfID) will co-fund the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning (CCGL) programme (the "Programme") from 2018 to 2021 to provide opportunities for pupils in the UK and in the developing world to learn about and take action on global issues, as well as to develop their key transferable skills through 6 main elements:
— grants to support Degl networks of schools and partnership projects between schools in the UK and schools in developing countries,
— professional development training for teachers and school leaders in the UK and developing countries,
— online partnerships plus access to teaching and learning resources,
— school and teacher level accreditation and awards,
— advocacy and awareness raising at policy level, and
— monitoring and evaluation of the above elements.
The Department for International Development (DfID) is the UK government department responsible for international development and the reduction of poverty overseas. DfID believes that every child growing up in the UK should have the opportunity to learn about the world around them, about the essential facts of poverty and underdevelopment which face children their own age in other countries, and to develop the knowledge and skills to make judgements about global poverty, its causes, and what can be done to reduce it.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Knowledge and Experience (40 %) and Methodology and Approach (30 %)
/ Weighting: 70 %
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Scotland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council and Department for International Development (DfID) will co-fund the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning (Ccgl) programme (the "Programme") from 2018 to 2021 to provide opportunities for pupils in the UK and in the developing world to learn about and take action on global issues, as well as to develop their key transferable skills through 6 main elements:
— grants to support Degl networks of schools and partnership projects between schools in the UK and schools in developing countries,
— professional development training for teachers and school leaders in the UK and developing countries,
— online partnerships plus access to teaching and learning resources,
— school and teacher level accreditation and awards,
— advocacy and awareness raising at policy level, and
— monitoring and evaluation of the above elements.
The Department for International Development (DfID) is the UK government department responsible for international development and the reduction of poverty overseas. DfID believes that every child growing up in the UK should have the opportunity to learn about the world around them, about the essential facts of poverty and underdevelopment which face children their own age in other countries, and to develop the knowledge and skills to make judgements about global poverty, its causes, and what can be done to reduce it.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Knowledge and Experience (40 %) and Methodology and Approach (30 %)
/ Weighting: 70 %
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Wales
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council and Department for International Development (DfID) will co-fund the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning (CCGL) programme (the "Programme") from 2018 to 2021 to provide opportunities for pupils in the UK and in the developing world to learn about and take action on global issues, as well as to develop their key transferable skills through 6 main elements:
— grants to support Degl networks of schools and partnership projects between schools in the UK and schools in developing countries,
— professional development training for teachers and school leaders in the UK and developing countries,
— online partnerships plus access to teaching and learning resources,
— school and teacher level accreditation and awards,
— advocacy and awareness raising at policy level, and
— monitoring and evaluation of the above elements.
The Department for International Development (DfID) is the UK government department responsible for international development and the reduction of poverty overseas. DfID believes that every child growing up in the UK should have the opportunity to learn about the world around them, about the essential facts of poverty and underdevelopment which face children their own age in other countries, and to develop the knowledge and skills to make judgements about global poverty, its causes, and what can be done to reduce it.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Knowledge and Experience (40 %) and Methodology and Approach (30 %)
/ Weighting: 70 %
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: England
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson Education Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Northern Ireland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/09/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Centre for Global Education
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 120 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Scotland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 120 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Wales
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pearson Education Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 120 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
British Council
10 Spring Gardens
Manchester
SW1A 2BN
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
British Council
58 Whitworth Street
Manchester
M1 6BB
UK
E-mail: caroline.doidge@britishcouncil.org
Internet address(es)
URL: www.britishcouncil.org
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/01/2019