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A systematic review of the evidence of the role of tertiary education in development

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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06 Jan 2020 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking proposals for a systematic review of the evidence of the role of tertiary education in development. This tender, identified as BC/01145, falls within the research services sector, specifically focusing on social research and education training services. With the tender period concluding on 27 January 2020, the contract is expected to commence on 3 February 2020 and last until 31 March 2020. Interested parties must register on the British Council's procurement portal to access the tender pack and express their interest in bidding. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing all eligible suppliers to participate.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational research and policy analysis. The successful bidder will play a vital role in shaping the British Council's global higher education programme, which aims to bridge gaps identified in the current literature on tertiary education's impact on development. Businesses with expertise in social research methodologies and a strong background in educational studies will find this tender a promising avenue for growth and engagement with a significant public institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A systematic review of the evidence of the role of tertiary education in development

Notice Description

The Research and Policy Insight (RPI) team at the British Council works across the organisation to generate useful new knowledge which contributes to the discourse on cultural relations, informs policy and improves the impact and effectiveness of our programmes. Tertiary education plays an important role in sustainable development, yet the most recent rigorous review of the evidence of the impact of tertiary education on development was by Oketch et al. in 2014. RPI are looking to review and assess the evidence generated since the 2014 paper by Oketch et al. This review would identify gaps in the evidence, and make recommendations as to the most appropriate and tractable areas to research. It would also inform the global higher education programme that British Council is currently designing in discussion with Department for International Development. The purpose and scope of this RFP and supporting documents is to explain in further detail the requirements of the British Council and the procurement process for submitting a tender proposal. Please register an account on the British Council's procurement portal in order to download the tender pack: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home Once you have an account you will then be able to Express an Interest in this tender, after completing this step you will be able to download the tender pack. Additional information: Please register an account on the British Council's procurement portal in order to download the tender pack: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home Once you have an account you will then be able to Express an Interest in this tender, after completing this step you will be able to download the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8fbb824-d07c-4648-8d1e-50f17c42fdc3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

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
6 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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