Tender

Consultancy Services to Evaluate the "Creative Enterprise Programme" in Zimbabwe

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 May 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central governmental public authority based in London, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of consultancy services. The organisation seeks to evaluate the "Creative Enterprise Programme" in Zimbabwe, providing an opportunity for consultancy firms to collaborate in leading the design, conduct, and reporting of the programme’s impact. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on evaluation consultancy services. The open competition tender method allows for electronic submissions by 30th May 2025. Interested parties should note the opportunity to extend the contract, initially set to begin on 9th June 2025 and run through 8th June 2027, with potential extensions up to 2028.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms focused on evaluation services, especially those with an interest in fostering international development and creative industries. The project not only involves leading evaluation efforts but also promises further business potential through contract renewals. Businesses with strong social value propositions, quality delivery, and robust methodologies are well-suited to compete, given the award criteria emphasising these factors alongside commercial aspects. With a total contract value upwards of £32,000, this opportunity could significantly contribute to a firm’s portfolio and growth in the sector.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services to Evaluate the "Creative Enterprise Programme" in Zimbabwe

Notice Description

British Council aims to secure the technical and professional services of a consultancy firm that can (in collaboration with the British Council) lead the design, conduct and reporting of this Evaluation on the impact of the Creative Enterprise Programme in Zimbabwe.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3.1.3 Duration: Two years with an option for a first phase extension for up to an additional 1 year and lastly a second phase extension for up to an additional 1 year respectively as appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051162
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020631-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
Olalekan Olupinla
Contact Email
olalekan.olupinla@ng.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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