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Erasmus+ External Assessors

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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27 Sep 2018 at 07:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently conducting a tender for the position of External Assessors as part of the Erasmus+ programme. This procurement process is classified under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and is linked to the delivery of educational and training programmes. The tender was published on 27th September 2018, with submissions due by 19th October 2018. The overall contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2019 and will extend until 1st March 2022. This open procurement process aims to appoint assessors with expertise in a variety of educational sectors, including Vocational Education and Training (VET), Adult Education, Higher Education, Schools, and Youth.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses and individuals with relevant experience in educational assessment and consultancy services. Companies with a background in evaluating funding applications and project reports, particularly those focused on the educational sector, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the British Council seeks to engage a diverse pool of qualified assessors who can ensure a fair and effective assessment process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Erasmus+ External Assessors

Notice Description

The UK National Agency is seeking to appoint a pool of External Assessors. To assess funding applications and project reports submitted under the Erasmus+ programme. The scope of the assessments will include Key Actions 1 and 2 for HE, VET, AE, and Schools. In Youth KA3 is also included. Applicants need to have knowledge and expertise in the sector(s) of the programme, for which they wish to assess. Vocational Education and Training (VET), Adult Education, Higher Education, Schools and Youth. Tenders are invited from experienced individuals with knowledge and expertise of these sectors in the UK and Europe. The role of the assessors is essential to ensure fair, impartial, consistent and accurate assessment of project applications and reports. The NA uses the feedback and scores provided by the assessors to make award decisions and to assist applicants to improve the quality of applications and reports. It is therefore essential that applicants for this role also have a proven track record of high-quality, customer-focused assessment of major funding applications and project reports. Training will be provided to all successful assessors who are available to start work promptly and can demonstrate availability through the assessment periods. The successful applicants will be accountable to the British Council and Ecorys UK, the UK National Agency for Erasmus+. Additional information: To register your interest, please visit the British Council's procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home) where you will need to, firstly, register your details and then register your interest against the project "Erasmus+ External Assessor" tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b5b29a-edc5-41e1-ae59-81ce92d29fb3
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 1 Mar 2022 3-4 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(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
trevor.yate@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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