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UK_352 Researcher Connect Online Framework

BRITISH COUNCIL

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22 Aug 2024 at 17:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued an Invitation to Tender for the "UK_352 Researcher Connect Online Framework" to support the development of communication skills for early career researchers. This procurement, classified under Education and Training Services (CPV 80000000), invites expert trainers to deliver online workshops over a four-year period. The contract starts on 15 October 2024 and concludes on 15 October 2026, with the procurement method listed as "Open procedure (above threshold)". The tender is active and currently in the amendment stage with a submission deadline of 23 September 2024 at 10:00 BST. The framework covers training delivery across a broad range of locations, including the UK, Europe, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to partner with a reputable organisation like the British Council and expand their clientele and expertise in the education and training sector. Companies specialising in virtual training, educational services, and professional development will find this tender particularly beneficial. Given the wide geographic scope and the British Council's emphasis on high-quality training for researchers, successful bidders will have the chance to enhance their reputation and footprint in both the UK and international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_352 Researcher Connect Online Framework

Notice Description

Researcher Connect Online is the British Council's offer to support the development of communication skills for early career researchers. Over the last 11 years, Researcher Connect has helped early career researchers around the globe to present their research at international conferences, write in international journals, apply for funding and maximise the impact of their research by presenting it to funders, industry and the wider public. Due to the pandemic in 2020, British Council adapted the Researcher Connect materials into an online training offer to address the ongoing demand for this high-quality training. In 2023-24 Researcher Connect delivered 26 workshops online to 22 countries and approximately 780 early career researchers. This Invitation to Tender has been launched to contract a pool of expert trainers who will deliver Researcher Connect Online workshops for a for a period of four years. The Trainers will be contracted under a framework agreement. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil. You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1de641ce-175f-497c-b8f4-db2a546ed6e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffca0092-6d61-4a9a-b95b-cebc08838b6d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2026 2-3 years
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
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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