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Human resources research, leader support

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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15 Dec 2021 at 13:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking expertise in human resources research and leader support as part of its transformation programme. This procurement, classified under research consultancy services (CPV code: 73210000), involves a contract worth £217,800. The tender process was completed with the contract awarded on 25th October 2021, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2023, with services to be delivered primarily in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in human resources management consultancy, market research services, and research consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in providing diagnostic tools and access to industry best practices are well-positioned to compete. As the British Council continues its transformation, partners capable of delivering timely and relevant services across multiple disciplines will be essential, making this an appealing prospect for both established consultancy firms and innovative service providers in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Human resources research, leader support

Notice Description

British Council would like access to expertise covering several different areas to support its transformation programme. This would include but not limited to access to diagnostics and benchmarks to ensure that we are future proofing the change across the British Council and accessing the most up to date thinking, templates, industry practices and various other documents. Also, we would like access to a suite of professionals across different disciplines at a time of our choosing relevant to the stage of the change process we are undertaking.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b0c701-9eac-4fc9-add5-755661c477d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£217,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 1-2 years
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

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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