Award

2021_NL - Opportunity Northern Ireland

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Award

04 Feb 2022 at 14:35

Award Notice
Tender

17 Nov 2021 at 11:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a supplier to produce "Opportunity Northern Ireland," a detailed analysis of the Northern Ireland Higher Education sector, with an emphasis on its strengths and broader assets as a study destination. This procurement process is classified under education and training services and is currently in the award stage following a successful tender period that ended on 13 December 2021. The contract is valued at £23,686, and the contract period commenced on 4 January 2022 and will run until 4 April 2022. Interested suppliers were instructed to register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal to participate in the tendering process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education research, data analysis, or consultancy services, particularly those interested in the academic sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their capability to offer tailored insights and innovative approaches. The successful supplier will not only contribute to a crucial report but may also enhance their profile within international academic and governmental networks, fostering growth and collaboration within the education industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2021_NL - Opportunity Northern Ireland

Notice Description

British Council Northern Ireland seeks a supplier to produce "Opportunity Northern Ireland", a comprehensive analysis of Northern Ireland's Higher Education sector, as well as the wider context in which Higher Education is delivered in Northern Ireland. The piece should aim to inform the British Council's global network of colleagues of the Northern Ireland Higher Education sector, its strengths and also of the broader assets of Northern Ireland as a Higher Education study destination and area for research collaboration. The final product should also be of interest more widely to international stakeholders and Governments, who may wish to gain a deeper understanding of Northern Ireland's Higher Education sector and its operating context. Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the RFP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e098724b-247e-4be3-89e9-9efc22120761
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b44f2d8-5fbf-4290-90ba-f733bd610c47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,686 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 4 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uk.procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LSE ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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