Tender

Generation UK internship programme

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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TenderAmendment

21 Jul 2021 at 09:47

Tender

05 Jun 2020 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is initiating a public procurement process for the "Generation UK internship programme", aimed at providing funded opportunities for British students to intern in China. This programme falls under the industry categories of business and management consultancy, recruitment services, and training services, with an active procurement method described as an open procedure above threshold. The tender period ends on 31st July 2020, while the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2020 and conclude by 30th September 2021. Interested suppliers are required to register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal prior to submission.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, recruitment, and training services, particularly those with experience in international placements and youth programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering their expertise to enhance the UK-China bilateral relationship through these internship programmes. Engaging with this contract could elevate a business's profile in the education sector and foster partnerships that enrich the global competitiveness of the UK.

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Notice Title

Generation UK internship programme

Notice Description

The Generation UK campaign, launched by the British Council in 2013, supports and encourages the outward mobility of British students to China. It directly advances the UK government commitment to a Global Britain and is supported by all four UK administrations. It is one of the UK's largest outward mobility campaigns, beyond Europe. Generation UK aims to develop a generation of young people who can drive forward the UK's bilateral relationship with China through study and work opportunities. The campaign represents a strategic investment in the UK's global competitiveness, as well as in the social mobility, employability and language ability of the participants. As part of the campaign, Generation UK provides specific funded opportunities for young people from the UK to intern in China through Generation UK branded programmes. The British Council China will provide funding for a fixed number of students to participate on the British Council Generation UK internship programme. It is the intention of the British Council to find a framework of suppliers throughout China to work with on this programme. Additional information: Suppliers who wish to express an interest and take part in the tender process will be required to register on our e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-044b7161-675e-4e74-8ff9-7ef9d12fd5f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3aa6bc-bfdd-47f8-9e47-145f94924c9c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79600000 - Recruitment services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BN
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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