Tender

Researcher Connect

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to engage suppliers for the "Researcher Connect" professional development programme, which aims to enhance communication skills for researchers in international and multicultural contexts. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period closing on 3rd October 2016. The contract is expected to commence on 28th October 2016 and will last until 19th October 2017. This opportunity is classified under the education and training services industry, with delivery addressing various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to the educational development of researchers. Companies with expertise in training, artistic services, or community service provision would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, leveraging their skills to foster international collaboration and enhance researchers' capabilities.

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Notice Title

Researcher Connect

Notice Description

Researcher Connect is a professional development course for researchers that focuses on communication skills for international, multicultural contexts. We are recruiting trainers to develop and deliver the Researcher Connect professional development programme. Additional information: If you are interested in bidding for this procurement please register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil and express an interest, you will then get access to the documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6f4f2a-1ecd-49d3-beaa-f03922afa3f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2016 - 19 Oct 2017 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
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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