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Research into the English Medium Instruction (EMI) market in China

BRITISH COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2022 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Research into the English Medium Instruction (EMI) market in China." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services, specifically targeting the international student market for EMI in China. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with submissions due by 2:00 PM on 10th February 2022. The aim is to partner with a research agency to gain insights into various market factors, and the contract period will last 180 days, beginning from the award date on 11th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market research, educational consultancy, or data analysis. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in segmenting diverse student demographics and understanding market dynamics in the education sector will be well-positioned to compete. As the research will cover factors such as market size, geographic distribution, and future growth potential within the EMI framework, firms capable of providing in-depth analysis and innovative solutions are encouraged to engage in this bidding process.

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Notice Title

Research into the English Medium Instruction (EMI) market in China

Notice Description

We are seeking to partner with an insights/research agency, aiming to gain an understanding of the international student market for EMI in China and many other factors listed in the RFP document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to partner with an insights/research agency, aiming to gain an understanding of the below:1. Potential size of the international student market for EMI in China2. Potential size of the domestic EMI market in China 3. Demographic and other profiling data for segmentation - i.e. students from Africa/students from other countries/students from China- Size and growth rate of each segment4. Geographic distribution and types of programs of educational institutions for both international and domestic segments - where are students going and what are they studying? 5. Actual volumes over the last 5 years for both international and domestic segments 6. Predicted future growth and future market potential7. What is the current practice around evidence of English proficiency for institutions in these segments? For instance, do they set their own requirements or are these mandated? Is there a standard list of accepted tests and minimum score or do institutions set their own? What are the institutions' unmet needs/pain points?8. In EMI institutions, who are the decision makers and how are decisions made if EMI institutions set requirement of standardised English assessments. This will be helpful to understand the chance of IELTS penetration in the market. 9. Role of Digital/Remote testing/student movement- We want to try and understand how digital is increasingly paying a greater role - i.e. a student who was planning to leave China and physically study in UK ...then may actually have been unable to do this due to pandemic. This seems to have been a catalyst for testing to become fully remote and also studying fully remotely without attending in-person. It seems it will also remain as an option post-pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030d52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001721-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
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
Manjari Parashar
Contact Email
manjari.parashar@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TARIQ BIN ZAID STREET, DUBAI
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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