Tender

Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning Practitioner Research Fund

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Aug 2019 at 09:43

Planning

26 Jul 2019 at 14:58

Planning

26 Jul 2019 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a single supplier to manage the "Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning Practitioner Research Fund," valued at £40,000. This open tender is categorised under education and training services, specifically focusing on the related consultancy and research services. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 9 September 2019. The contract period will commence on 20 September 2019 and extend until 20 July 2021, covering delivery locations across the UK and abroad.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses engaged in research, consultancy, and educational services, particularly those with expertise in managing funds and supporting educational practitioners, such as teachers and educational leaders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those that can demonstrate their capability to manage the administrative and quality assurance aspects outlined in the tender requirements.

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Notice Title

Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning Practitioner Research Fund

Notice Description

The British Council seeks a one supplier to manage a practitioner research fund. Management of the fund will include administration, quality assurance and support to grant recipients. The aim is for practitioners to produce quality, publishable research in key topical areas. The research will support programme monitoring and evaluation and will be disseminated through multiple channels such as academia and teacher networks. Reference to 'practitioners' means educators working in state funded schools in the UK. These will be classroom teachers, school leaders, teaching assistants etc. The research fund will also consider a limited number of grant applications from other professionals who are not teachers such as teacher trainers or academics. The supplier may be one entity (i.e. an institution) or made up of a consortium or institutions or individuals. If it is a consortium, one entity must lead the consortium and will be responsible for contracting with the British Council and ultimately accountable for the deliverables. Additional information: Bidders should register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home) in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the RFP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-400dc02f-4da7-4586-a849-9011678e8380
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc38d8d-38fb-41af-85c3-2fac2bf17d9c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2019 - 20 Jul 2021 1-2 years
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(THE)
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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