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The uptake of new knowledge to improve education systems

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Award

16 Jul 2021 at 09:33

Award Notice
Tender

10 Dec 2020 at 13:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, Stratford, London, is conducting a public procurement process titled "The uptake of new knowledge to improve education systems." This tender falls under the research consultancy services category and is focused on exploring new knowledge in education systems across low and lower middle income countries (LLMICs). The procurement method used is a direct approach through a single tender action, which is below threshold. The tender period ended on 10 January 2021, with the contract set to begin on 18 January 2021 and conclude by 31 March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in valuable research consultancy work. Businesses with expertise in education systems, research methodologies, or consultancy services particularly aimed at developing regions would be ideally positioned to compete. The insights gained from this contract could greatly influence educational improvements in LLMICs, allowing successful contractors to extend their impact while establishing themselves in an important sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The uptake of new knowledge to improve education systems

Notice Description

To explore uptake of new knowledge in education systems in low and lower middle income countries (LLMICs). Please register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil to get access to the tender documents Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access 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/35c9928a-2abb-4e67-b845-461ba6b4b744
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE RESEARCH BASE

Further Information

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