Tender

Gender and Safeguarding Specialist Consultants for Higher Education Programme

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 13:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the title "Gender and Safeguarding Specialist Consultants for Higher Education Programme." This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Development consultancy services" (CPV 73220000) and is situated in the United Kingdom, with the main location specified as E20 1JQ, London. Key dates for this tender include the deadline for clarification questions on 17 February 2025 at 10:00 UK time, responses to these questions by 18 February 2025, the submission deadline on 24 February 2025 at 10:00 UK time, and interviews with shortlisted consultants from 28 February to 5 March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to begin on 6 March 2025 and end on 5 March 2029.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in gender equality and safeguarding in higher education to contribute to a significant four-year programme, with the possibility of a two-year extension. SMEs are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises. The successful consultants will provide crucial technical advice and leadership, creating pathways for business growth by enhancing their professional portfolio and expanding their client base in the public sector. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with expertise in gender equality in education, safeguarding measures, and development consultancy services, along with a robust team ready to partake in an extensive selection process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gender and Safeguarding Specialist Consultants for Higher Education Programme

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking to identify two consultants to provide technical support for an initial four-year contract, with the possibility of a two-year extension: A. Senior Technical Expert Gender Equality in Higher Education to provide technical advice on gender and higher education B. Safeguarding Lead- to provide safeguarding leadership to develop and apply a robust and risk-based approach to safeguarding As part of the tender process, we need to include the consultant's CV in our submission. Further details about the programme may be provided before agreeing to include the CV, subject to a confidentiality agreement. A contract with the consultant will be signed only if the tender is successful and a contract is awarded by the client. Key dates Clarification questions deadline: 17.02.2025, 10:00 UK time Respond to clarification questions: 18.02.2025 Submission Deadline: 24.02.2025, 10:00 UK time Interviews with shortlisted consultants: 28.2.2025 - 5.3.2025 Additional information: Proposal should be submitted to through https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil by the Response Deadline, as set out in the Timescales section of this RFP. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e0febe-5e1d-4789-b673-fc200ecd4709
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 5 Mar 2029 4-5 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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