Tender

Going Global Consultancy 2025

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 14:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for the "Going Global Consultancy 2025" project, aimed at procuring three external Higher Education consultants. These consultants will provide services in preparation for and during the Going Global conference scheduled for October 2025. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 10th February 2025. Situated in the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the marketing management consultancy services category (CPV id: 79413000). The contract is set to run from 19th February 2025 to 28th November 2025, and the tender is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities specifically for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in consultancy services for higher education and marketing management. Participating businesses will gain a prestigious client in the British Council, enhancing their portfolio and visibility in the sector. Moreover, given the project's high-profile nature, involving a global conference, successful bidders can significantly boost their reputation and network within the industry. Businesses with expertise in educational consultancy and event support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Going Global Consultancy 2025

Notice Description

Procurement of 3 external Higher Education consultants to provide services in preparation for, and in delivery of, the Going Global conference which is taking place in October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c912d31-856e-4af7-8245-490fc3ceca39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b28bee7-f6f4-45a7-9e86-0720ca33be2e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.d'mello@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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