Tender

Newton: Enhancing Vietnam Science & Innovation Capacity for Sustainable Development

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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30 Oct 2018 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking suppliers for the project titled "Newton: Enhancing Vietnam Science & Innovation Capacity for Sustainable Development." This initiative focuses on developing the professional skills of research managers and research transfer professionals within the Vietnamese science and innovation sector. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, follows an open procedure under the services category. The deadline for submissions is 18 November 2018, with the contract period set to commence on 30 November 2018 and extending until 31 March 2020. The project's geographical focus includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for UK-based suppliers specialising in training, administrative services, and professional development. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to apply, as the project aims to enhance skills and capabilities in a critical sector. Collaborating with the British Council and local stakeholders may enable successful bidders to establish a strong presence in the region while contributing to sustainable development in Vietnam.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Newton: Enhancing Vietnam Science & Innovation Capacity for Sustainable Development

Notice Description

Under the funding from Newton Programme Vietnam, the British Council and British Council Vietnam are collaborating with the Vietnam Institute for Science, Technology and Innovation (VISTI) to develop progression skills in the Vietnamese science and innovation sector. The project will focus on supporting the professional skills of two groups of beneficiaries: * Research Managers and/or Leaders in organisations and national and/or provincial government; and * Research Transfer Professionals, including researchers from government organisations and research universities. (A) UK-based supplier(s) is/are now required to work closely and collaboratively with VISTI and the British Council Vietnam project team to develop progression skills in the Vietnamese science and innovation sector, as further described in the ITT. Additional information: The tender documents are hosted at the above link.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99966004-0bf5-4a13-9850-6ad4387b3e2d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 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(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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