Tender

UK_Supply of experts for Schools Connect UK at the British Council

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Dec 2024 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued a tender for the "UK_Supply of experts for Schools Connect UK" project, falling under the education and training services category. This procurement seeks facilitators, assessors, and content production experts for various tasks over the next 12 months, aimed at connecting schools in the UK with those overseas. Key areas include modern languages teaching, international partnerships, and fostering an international perspective within UK school education. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure (below threshold) method. Important dates to note are the publication date of 10 December 2024, the tender submission deadline of 6 January 2025 at 14:00, and the contract period from 24 January 2025 to 24 January 2026. The primary location for delivery encompasses the United Kingdom and includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in facilitation, assessment, or content production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria specified by the British Council. The contract's scope, including the potential for a 12-month extension, provides substantial business growth potential by enabling firms to establish or strengthen their position in the international education sector. Businesses with experience in collaborative education projects, language teaching, and international educational strategies would be particularly well-suited to benefit from this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_Supply of experts for Schools Connect UK at the British Council

Notice Description

Schools Connect UK - creation of "lots" of facilitators, assessors and content production experts to be approached for various pieces of work over the next 12 months. Schools Connect UK is a portfolio of several projects working to connect schools in the UK with schools overseas. We work on Modern Languages teaching in the UK, International Partnerships initiatives and work with policymakers from the 4 nations of the UK to bring an international perspective at all levels of education in UK schools. 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. This contract is for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb2992d4-171f-46c1-bf12-4557a613316f
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2026 1-2 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
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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