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RFP - ER40TVET62025 - Provision of Master Trainers / Resource Persons in Digital and High-Tech Sector (Technical Domains, TVET and General Areas)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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13 Jun 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Master Trainers / Resource Persons in Digital and High-Tech Sector (Technical Domains, TVET and General Areas)" to enhance skills through training services, under open competition below threshold. This procurement process, which covers training services, falls under the public authority - sub-central government category. The contract focuses on the United Kingdom but involves service delivery in Pakistan. The tender, currently active, was initiated on 13th June 2025 and is in the tender stage, with submission closing on 7th July 2025. Contracts will commence from 1st August 2025 and may be extended up to an additional 6 months beyond the initial 12-month period based on performance.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in digital and high-tech sectors. The focus on technical and general training domains provides avenues for companies to leverage their capabilities in developing training content and methodology. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender include those with a demonstrated history of delivering high-quality training solutions, effective methodologies, and competitive pricing strategies, as these criteria will be critical in the award process. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, encouraging both emerging and established training service providers to submit proposals and potentially expand their market presence both in the UK and Pakistan.

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Notice Title

RFP - ER40TVET62025 - Provision of Master Trainers / Resource Persons in Digital and High-Tech Sector (Technical Domains, TVET and General Areas)

Notice Description

This request is related to provide master trainers to conduct training sessions for teachers, assessors and managers training (in specialized and general areas).

Lot Information

Provision of Resource Person (Technical Domains)

Provide master trainers to conduct training sessions for teachers, assessors and managers training (in specialized and general areas). Please refer to Scope of Work of Provision of Resource Person Technical Domain

Renewal: 12 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional 6 months based on performance

Provision of Resource Person (TVET / General Topics / Areas)

Provide master trainers to conduct training sessions for teachers, assessors and managers training (in specialized and general areas). Please refer to Scope of Work of Provision of Resource Person TVET or General Topics

Renewal: 12 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional 6 months based on performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05482d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032133-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
Moiz Khalid
Contact Email
moiz.khalid@britishcouncil.org.pk
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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