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The Western Balkan Science Engagement Programme - Online Policy Engagement Training

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Award

05 May 2021 at 10:34

Award Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2020 at 11:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Western Balkan Science Engagement Programme - Online Policy Engagement Training." This initiative falls under the public relations and education and training services industry, targeting suppliers based in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the "Award" stage, with the contract expected to run from 2nd November 2020 to 31st March 2021. The total value of the contract is £64,260, and the application deadline for tender submissions was 27th October 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in policy engagement training, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Suppliers capable of developing online educational programmes for early career researchers, especially those focusing on COVID-19 related themes, will find this contract particularly relevant. Companies that can demonstrate effective collaboration with young researchers and policymakers across the Western Balkans are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and influence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Western Balkan Science Engagement Programme - Online Policy Engagement Training

Notice Description

The Western Balkan Science Engagement 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 policy 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 translate scientific evidence into policy and more effectively engage with policy makers and other stakeholders. 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-b5fd17-716b36ce-7539-40a4-8261-5a0fab6ecda5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9b011b-690c-4865-bb12-f8a349b9ca26
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
£64,260 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 2BB
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

DODS PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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