Tender

UK_402_Research project for English in Education

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking an organization to conduct specialized research focused on English in education. This project, titled "UK_402_Research project for English in Education," falls under the Research Services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom (postal code E20 1JQ). The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, and the key deadlines include the deadline for clarification questions on 7 November 2024 at 10.00 am UK time, with the final submission of tenders due by 6 December 2024 at 10.00 am UK time. The project spans from 16 December 2024 to 17 June 2025, with an estimated contract value between GBP 52,000 and GBP 60,000. The procurement method is classified under "Other" and is not a recurrent procurement type.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in education research, specifically those with experience in conducting exploratory research, literature reviews, and case studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, although the tender is not restricted to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). This project offers a valuable opportunity for companies to align themselves with a prestigious organization like the British Council, potentially opening further avenues for future contracts and enhancing their portfolio in the education sector.

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Notice Title

UK_402_Research project for English in Education

Notice Description

We are looking for an Organisation to conduct specialised research for British Council. This RFP is for a research study on English in education - the learning and teaching of, in and through English in different contexts - composed of a piece of exploratory research, a literature review and case studies. This research study will support the British Council on English in education. Research Team should have very specific skills and expertise to conduct this research, detailed information is shared in the RFP document. Deadline for clarification questions will be 7 November 2024, 10.00 am UK time. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 6 December 2024, 10.00 am UK time. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the in tend platform and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Please note the contract dates are approximations at this stage. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9172e91b-32fa-45d5-97df-a2ab6d264ada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ae9152f-35d5-4e1d-bdec-98a6e1a9cf02
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 17 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nektaria Theodoropoulou
Contact Email
nektaria.theodoropoulou@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

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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