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The Western Balkans Science Engagement Programme - Online Science Communication and Public Engagement Training

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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05 May 2021 at 10:36

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07 Oct 2020 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking suppliers for the "Western Balkans Science Engagement Programme - Online Science Communication and Public Engagement Training." This open tender, which falls under the public relations services category, is aimed at delivering training to early career researchers across several Western Balkan countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Serbia. The procurement period commenced on 2nd November 2020 and extends until 31st March 2021, with a total budget of £70,000. Interested suppliers must submit their applications by 27th October 2020 through the British Council's e-Tendering portal.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for UK-based businesses with expertise in science communication and public engagement training. Suppliers capable of designing and delivering impactful online training programmes for researchers and activists in the region would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project supports enhancing public understanding of science and involves a diverse range of sectors such as health, education, and environmental issues, making it particularly relevant for businesses with a focus on educational services and community engagement.

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Notice Title

The Western Balkans Science Engagement Programme - Online Science Communication and Public Engagement Training

Notice Description

The Western Balkan Science Engagement Pilot Programme is a six months pilot programme that aims to contribute to resilience of states, communities and citizens across the Western Balkans to COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse impacts, by using and promoting science and scientific evidence. The programme thematic focus is around COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse impacts, and it crosscuts different sectors and themes, such as environment, health, education, gender, etc. Primary project beneficiaries are young female and male researchers, students and activists, while the secondary are policymakers, donors' representatives, and NGOs leaders across the Western Balkan region. Applications are invited from UK based suppliers who are experienced in delivering science communication and public engagement training, to design and deliver online training programme for up to 150 (min. 120 -max 150) early career researchers (up to 25 per group) across the Western Balkan (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia), with the aim to improve their capabilities to effectively communicate science and engage with wider public. The programme intends to achieve the following outcomes: * Outcome 1: Young female and male researchers and activists have capacities to use evidence to more effectively engage with policy and public * Outcome 2: Policymakers, donors, NGOs' aware of and influenced by the policy briefs/surveys in their responding to COVID-19 pandemic * Outcome 3: The general public targeted by trained young researchers is more informed by science and scientific evidence in responding to COVID-19 pandemic Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cf3c1f8-d307-410d-a8f5-e3fe01806422
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04fd608-5291-4f79-b798-de5ab7a86d28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,902 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

Further Information

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