Tender

UK_2021_Active_Citizens_UK Master Facilitator Consultancy Group

BRITISH COUNCIL

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04 May 2021 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently engaged in the procurement of the "UK_2021_Active_Citizens_UK Master Facilitator Consultancy Group," a tender aimed at providing specialist training services under the broader services category. This procurement is taking place in the United Kingdom and is at the tender stage, with bids due by 3rd June 2021 at 14:00. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to participate. The tender aims to identify Master Facilitators who possess significant experience in community development, with the potential contract duration lasting up to three years, plus an optional extension of one additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and capacity-building services, particularly those with expertise in international development and community engagement. Companies with a strong track record in facilitating workshops, particularly in delicate international contexts, will be well-suited to compete. Potential bidders should highlight their experience in social development themes pertinent to the Active Citizens programme, such as arts for community development, youth engagement, and social enterprise, showcasing their capability to foster community change.

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Notice Title

UK_2021_Active_Citizens_UK Master Facilitator Consultancy Group

Notice Description

Master Facilitators sit at the core of the Active Citizens programme, they embody and demonstrate the values and principles that we hold as an organisation, and as the face of the programme at many external events they are responsible for the development of key programme stakeholders who initiate lasting community change, in turn allowing the Active Citizens programme to grow and thrive. They are required to support programme delivery through delivering training and capacity workshops, support the development of programme strategy and writing content evaluations and contributing to research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Master Facilitators sit at the core of the Active Citizens programme, they embody and demonstrate the values and principles that we hold as an organisation, and as the face of the programme at many external events they are responsible for the development of key programme stakeholders who initiate lasting community change, in turn allowing the Active Citizens programme to grow and thrive. They are required to support programme delivery through delivering training and capacity workshops, support the development of programme strategy and writing content evaluations and contributing to research. We are looking for individuals with the following skills and experience:- A depth of experience working in varied (and often sensitive) international contexts, including fragile and conflict affected states. - Minimum 10 years' experience designing and facilitating community development workshops in an international context, with an acute understanding of how development programmes are created, delivered and evaluated. - Exceptional intercultural dialogue skills, with demonstrable ability for both supporting and developing civil society stakeholders and influencing senior leadership in order to meet objectives. - Experience writing and editing content for programme toolkits- Expertise in at least one of the social development themes of the Active Citizens programme (Arts for community development /Social Enterprise/Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding/Youth/Gender Equality/Disability Inclusion/Climate Action). - Extensive knowledge of active citizenship and how positive change happens at the individual and community level.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 3 year (36 months) with an option for an extension for up to an additional 1 year (12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ace3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011637-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@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

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