Tender

International Education Services (IES) Market Research

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

14 Jan 2020 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking submissions for the "International Education Services (IES) Market Research" contract, which aims to enhance their understanding of UK Higher Education Institutions' perceptions of their IES offer. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on market research, and is set to begin its contract period from February 3, 2020, to July 31, 2020. The tender process is currently active, with a deadline for bids due by January 27, 2020. The procurement method is classified as a direct, single tender action, which allows for a streamlined approach to contract awarding.

This opportunity is ideal for firms specialising in market research and those familiar with the higher education sector, particularly in services that support international marketing and recruitment. Businesses engaging in research methodologies, data analysis, and offering bespoke insights to educational institutions will find this tender particularly fitting, enabling them to tap into the robust needs of UK HEIs seeking effective international engagement strategies. By participating in this tender, companies can bolster their market presence and expand their service offerings within a competitive educational landscape.

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Notice Title

International Education Services (IES) Market Research

Notice Description

The research needs to inform a review of the British Council's International Education Services (IES) offer by getting a robust understanding of how UKHEI's perceive the offer and how far it meets their current and future needs. The British Council's IES division provide a comprehensive set of solutions specifically designed to cater to UK Higher Education Institutions (UKHEI's) diverse international marketing and recruitment needs. IES operates in key markets globally, providing services for international student recruitment, market intelligence, and enabling the development of working relationships with institutions overseas. The broad budget range for the research is PS40-70K+VAT and we are looking to start fieldwork this financial year. The contract is for six months and will begin in February 2020 Additional information: Suppliers who wish to express an interest and take part in the tender process will be required to register on our e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ccdbf0-9e7e-4945-9ff0-65c0e77aee00
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BN
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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