Award

The Big Conversation - Research Pilot

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Award

01 Jul 2021 at 10:31

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jan 2020 at 16:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a Research Supplier to undertake "The Big Conversation - Research Pilot" as part of a tender process initiated on 24 January 2020. This procurement falls under the research and development services sector and is primarily located in the United Kingdom, with potential activities in two additional low- or middle-income countries. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period concluded on 24 February 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £226,151.45, is expected to last until 1 July 2021, ensuring comprehensive delivery and project evaluation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses specialising in research and consultancy services to engage in impactful international projects. Firms with expertise in designing and evaluating research methodologies, particularly those with experience in low- or middle-income contexts, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The British Council's focus on robust research frameworks and training provision allows for the involvement of innovative companies eager to contribute to global research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Big Conversation - Research Pilot

Notice Description

Following the completion of the Scoping Study, the British Council is now seeking to commission a Research Supplier to design, test and evaluate the methodological approach and research results, establish the framework and tools, and conduct the training for the new Global Research Programme outlined in the tender documents Additional information: Interested parties will need to register at the link above and express an interest for this project to gain access to the documents. The Contract awarded for the period outlined in the ITT document 11.1 (Timescales) or until all Research Services have been completed and all Research Materials have been delivered to the British Council's satisfaction. Place of delivery: The Research Pilot will be carried out in the UK and two other countries. The selected countries will be low- or middle-income countries where we have ongoing relevant activity. The final decision on pilot countries will be made by the British Council in line with its operational requirements. The British Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d63e3df-20dd-4f5c-9b7e-941047c6437e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2352547-0047-47f1-ad9e-01a2bfdee37b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£226,151 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2020 - 1 Jul 2021 1-2 years
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
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
02073894646

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LSE ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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