Tender

Consultancy services on addressing gender equality and enhancing outcomes for women and girls through our work in Higher Education

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

29 Nov 2019 at 14:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking consultancy services to address gender equality and enhance outcomes for women and girls in Higher Education through a tender process (BC/01118). This initiative falls under the category of research and development services, with a published date of 29th November 2019. The tender is currently active and will remain open for submissions until 20th December 2019. The consultancy is aimed at providing a global gender analysis of higher education, identifying best practices, and ensuring gender-sensitive project planning and assessment. Proposals should be submitted via the British Council's e-Tendering portal, In-Tend, and bidders are required to demonstrate their capabilities as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in gender equality and education. Companies focusing on socio-economic research, gender studies, and organisational consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a critical role in influencing policies and practices that promote gender equality in higher education, potentially leading to further projects and partnerships within this vital sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy services on addressing gender equality and enhancing outcomes for women and girls through our work in Higher Education

Notice Description

The British Council wants to commission an initial desk-based research that provides an overview / contextualisation of the key gender issues impacting on Higher Education (HE), identifies good practice globally (both within and outside the British Council); and sets out the next steps we need to take to ensure our project planning, delivery and monitoring and evaluation systems are gender sensitive, address gender inequalities and enhances outcomes for women and girls. Research objectives: - To provide a global gender analysis of higher education (while exploring the linkages with other levels of the educational cycle - primary, secondary etc. - To consider the role of HE in contributing to gender equality, women's empowerment and more inclusive economies through their critical role in developing knowledge and skills and contributing to economic and social development. - To highlight key lessons learned and what has worked well in contributing to women's empowerment and gender equality in HE - To review our current HE offer and to assess how well gender equality is being integrated across the portfolio Additional information: Bidders should register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home) 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
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7778dd1c-dff0-4fbf-8895-1e8b0762145b
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

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 2-3 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BN
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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