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STEAM Education in Schools Jamaica - Implementer (Primary and Secondary Levels)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 15:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking an implementer for STEAM education in primary and secondary levels across Jamaica, recognising the importance of these disciplines in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This tender, titled "STEAM Education in Schools Jamaica - Implementer," falls under the Education and Training Services category. The open procedure tender invites qualified bidders to submit proposals by 24th March 2025, with the contract period running from 15th April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project aims to develop state-of-the-art STEAM schools with facilities that foster innovative, critical thinking and lifelong learning skills, aligning with the Government of Jamaica’s goals for a technologically advanced workforce.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, ICT, and capacity building. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the development and implementation of such a project can significantly enhance their portfolio and expertise. The open procurement method allows for a competitive process that can enable growth and establish partnerships with the British Council, contributing to global educational advancements. The contract also has a broad geographic reach, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEAM Education in Schools Jamaica - Implementer (Primary and Secondary Levels)

Notice Description

The Government of Jamaica (GoJ) recognized that with the advent of the 4th Industrial Revolution STEAM disciplines are at the heart of a global technological revolution. For Jamaica to realize its potential for innovation, an appropriately skilled workforce is required to be at the forefront of the global transformation. This will require the development of an enabling environment with focus on STEAM, ICT, School Governance and Capacity Building. To achieve this, the GoJ will move towards creating new STEAM schools with state-of-the-art facilities contributing to the 21st-century learning environments that facilitate collaborative, critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills will be made possible. Please refer to Annex 5 - Lot 1 (Primary) Specification and Annex 6 - Lot 2 (Secondary) for the specifications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d447c739-7312-4047-9162-fb465bb2c82d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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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