Award

Evidence Strategies

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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06 Apr 2017 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Evidence Strategies" related to the research and development services and consultancy in evaluation. This contract falls under the broader industry category of higher education and science. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £140,000 with a minimum value of £126,000. The contract period is set to run from 22 March 2017 to 20 July 2017, while the tender period concluded on 7 March 2017.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and evaluation consultancy services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors in this space, especially those based in the UK or with capabilities to deliver services across British Overseas Territories and Europe, would be well-fitted to pursue this contract. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses grow by establishing connections with significant contracting authorities like the British Council, thereby enhancing their market presence and competitiveness in the sector.

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Notice Title

Evidence Strategies

Notice Description

Award notice for Lot 3: Higher Education and Science

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d046393-afaf-4416-a260-d64b9d23ae3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdb2482-e4bf-409b-abae-f2effed86e35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2017 - 20 Jul 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCLUSIVE DESIGN AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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