Tender

UK_329 Organisational language policies

BRITISH COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2024 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is looking for a single supplier to provide research services for their project titled "UK_329 Organisational language policies." This procurement process, under the industry category of research and development services (CPV 73000000), is in the Tender stage. The project aims to support the British Council's mission by promoting English language learning and education for all. The tender will address the needs of HR, L&D, and business managers in multinational corporations facing globalisation and market volatility. Key dates include the deadline for clarification questions on 22 November 2024 at 10:00 am UK time and the submission deadline on 29 November 2024 at 10:00 am UK time. The contract is expected to commence on 11 December 2024 and conclude on 31 March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, especially those with expertise in language policies and global market dynamics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. Participating in this procurement could help businesses enhance their portfolio with a prestigious client like the British Council and demonstrate their capability to contribute to international projects. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process. Interested suppliers should register and submit their responses through the British Council's e-Tendering portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_329 Organisational language policies

Notice Description

British Council would like a single supplier for research services in regards to the project ''International language policies''. This research will support British Council's mission and corporate plan through promoting English language learning and education for all and making an impact in the Organisation's areas of expertise in a changing world to stay relevant and maintain competitive edge. It supports HR, L&D and business managers in MNCs who are facing an uncertain, volatile market, increasing globalisation and the need to remain competitive by guiding them in planning, decision-making and implementation of organisational language policies. You can find more information in the tender documentation. Deadline for clarification questions will be 22 November 2024, 10.00 am UK time. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 29 November 2024, 10.00 am UK time. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Additional information: To express your interest please go to British Council's e-Tendering portal hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil. After your registration to the platform, you will be able to express interest and download the tender documentation. The documents that must be submitted to form your tender response are listed at Part 2 (Submission Checklist) of Annex 2 (Supplier Response) to this RFP. All documents required as part of your tender response should be submitted to British Council's e-Tendering portal hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil, by the Response Deadline, as set out in the Timescales section of this RFP. 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/f944c840-babd-4cab-83fb-4f9fc402ef2a
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
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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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