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UK_405_Global Perceptions 2025

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for the "UK_405_Global Perceptions 2025" contract, which falls under the market research services category (CPV: 79310000). This project aims to understand global perceptions of the UK, focusing on young people in G20 countries and a select few priority territories. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 6 January 2025 at 14:00, and the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 14:15. The contract, estimated at up to £250,000 + VAT per survey, will cover surveys conducted in 2025, 2027, and 2029, with a total potential value up to £750,000 + VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those with expertise in international opinion surveys and data analysis. By participating, companies can collaborate with the British Council, a renowned public body, thereby enhancing their portfolio and gaining valuable exposure. The open procedure allows qualified suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities via an electronic submission through the British Council’s e-Tendering portal. Businesses with robust research methodologies, proven track records, and the ability to provide insightful and comparative data on global perceptions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

UK_405_Global Perceptions 2025

Notice Description

Building on research and reports already produced (see links in the ITT) on perceptions of the UK, the UK's influence and trends in soft power internationally, the British Council wishes to commission a survey of young people in the G20, plus a limited number of additional priority countries/territories, to explore how the UK is perceived compared with other G20 economies. The British Council wishes to build up new data, comparative data and tracking data on different aspects of the UK's standing in the world to inform its own strategy and programme development, and for engagement with stakeholders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Building on research and reports already produced (see links in the ITT) on perceptions of the UK, the UK's influence and trends in soft power internationally, the British Council wishes to commission a survey of young people in the G20, plus a limited number of additional priority countries/territories, to explore how the UK is perceived compared with other G20 economies. The British Council wishes to build up new data, comparative data and tracking data on different aspects of the UK's standing in the world to inform its own strategy and programme development, and for engagement with stakeholders. The survey will have education, culture and people factors at its core but will also include questions about existing engagement with the UK and other G20 states, future intentions for engagement as well as questions about wider aspects of the UK and other leading economies, including consideration of the role of values and a range of other cultural, social and economic factors in perceptions of attractiveness and trust. Additional information: Total Estimated Contract Value: up to PS300,000 + VAT (for each survey, i.e. 2025, 2027 and 2029) = up to PS900,000 +VAT. However please note this is a forecast only, which is subject to change. Therefore, the British Council is not committing to, nor guaranteeing this level of spend but this may be used as an indication of potential activity

Renewal: Extensions will be subject to the availability of future budget and satisfactory contractor performance reviews

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040974-2024
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

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
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
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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