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UK_352 Researcher Connect Online Framework

British Council

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22 Aug 2024 at 18:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued an Invitation to Tender for the "UK_352 Researcher Connect Online Framework," aimed at delivering education and training services focused on communication skills for early career researchers. This process, which falls under the services category, is currently in the tender stage with a tender deadline set for 23rd September 2024 at 10:00 AM UK time. The main location of delivery is within the UK, and the overall project value is estimated at £440,000 with a contract duration of 1440 days. The procurement method is open, allowing for electronic and written submissions.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialised in education and training services, particularly those experienced in online learning and development. Given the British Council's need for a pool of expert trainers to conduct workshops, companies with a strong track record in delivering professional development and possessing the required regulatory compliances as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will find this particularly well-suited. Successful bidders will secure a long-term framework agreement contract, enhancing their visibility and market presence within the education and training sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_352 Researcher Connect Online Framework

Notice Description

Researcher Connect Online is the British Council's offer to support the development of communication skills for early career researchers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Researcher Connect Online is the British Council's offer to support the development of communication skills for early career researchers.Over the last 11 years, Researcher Connect has helped early career researchers around the globe to present their research at international conferences, write in international journals, apply for funding and maximise the impact of their research by presenting it to funders, industry and the wider public.Due to the pandemic in 2020, British Council adapted the Researcher Connect materials into an online training offer to address the ongoing demand for this high-quality training.In 2023-24 Researcher Connect delivered 26 workshops online to 22 countries and approximately 780 early career researchers. This Invitation to Tender has been launched to contract a pool of expert trainers who will deliver Researcher Connect Online workshops for a for a period of four years. The Trainers will be contracted under a framework agreement. Additional information: The estimated project value will be PS over the life of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049335
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026937-2024
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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