Tender

Going Global 2017 - 2019

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently seeking suppliers for the "Going Global 2017 - 2019" tender, an initiative focused on enhancing global partnerships in higher education. This open procurement process falls within the services industry category and is set to take place in multiple locations, starting with a conference hosted at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London from 22 to 24 May 2017. The tender period concludes on 19 September 2016, with a total contract value of £250,000, covering various lots, including sponsorship management and mobile conference app development, over a three-year period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the higher education sector, particularly in areas such as event management, IT services, and marketing. Companies with expertise in conference organisation, sponsorship management, and digital solutions would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can play a vital role in enhancing the capacity and quality of this international collaborative event.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Going Global 2017 - 2019

Notice Description

Going Global, an annual conference, focuses on our work in Higher Education and Skills. This open forum brings together 1,300 leaders of tertiary education from more than 80 countries to discuss and debate issues and challenges centred on a yearly theme, with an aim to increase global partnership and networks between universities, students, practitioners and higher education leaders. Delegates include Heads of state, Government ministers, vice-chancellors and college principals, CEOs from education organisations, policy advisors and the media. Previous conferences have been held in South Africa, Hong Kong, Dubai and the USA. The UK enjoys a strong global reputation in higher education and is well placed to lead in supporting and creating increased global partnerships and networks. The UK also has an opportunity to learn from other countries' tertiary education systems. In particular, to learn about new models of delivery (in particular, digital), how higher education institutions can collaborate with industry, civil society groups and other organisations, and using higher education institutions to promote social mobility and alternative pedagogical models. The conference offers an opportunity to: * shape, inform and influence higher education policy globally through dialogue and sharing information and best practice * promote and support holistic partnerships and international collaboration that enhance capacity, capability, access and quality in higher education The British Council is seeking suppliers to work on the different lots of this tender across a period of three years. * Year 1: Conference hosted at Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE from Monday 22 May through to Wednesday 24 May 2017. * Year 2: Conference to be hosted abroad. Location and dates TBC in 2018. * Year 3: Conference location and dates TBC in 2019. Lot 1: Sponsorship Management Services Lot 2: Exhibition and Poster Management Services Lot 3: Registration Services Lot 4: Mobile Conference App Development & Support Lot 5: Film and Live Stream Services Lot 6: Social Media and Daily Briefing Services Lot 7: Publication Services Additional information: To express an interest for this project please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil and register. Once you have registered and expressed an interest you will be able to download the documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32119b91-bdd1-464f-b0c2-f6d5ea956358
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79342000 - Marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79970000 - Publishing services

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

92225000 - Interactive television

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2016 - 17 Sep 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
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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