Tender

WE 748 Research and Insight Services Western Balkans

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

01 Jul 2025 at 08:22

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 13:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom, had initiated a tender for "WE 748 Research and Insight Services Western Balkans." The procurement process, which was initially in the tender stage, aimed to conduct research regarding youth perceptions of media trust in the Western Balkans. The project was planned to engage the community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, contributing to existing programming in the region. The procurement, under the legal basis of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, was structured as an open competition with a maximum budget value of £40,800. Initially set to conclude by 23 July 2025, the tender later faced cancellation due to budget revisions announced on 1 July 2025.

This tender process presented opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in social, cultural, and media studies, to expand their portfolio in international markets. The project, focusing on the influential demographic of youth aged 18 to 30, would have suited organisations adept in conducting large-scale surveys and cultural insights. Although the process is now cancelled, entities with such expertise may find future opportunities appealing, should the tender be re-announced, allowing them to leverage their skills and establish significant collaborations in the Balkans region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WE 748 Research and Insight Services Western Balkans

Notice Description

Through this research we aim to understand youth ages 18 to 30 perceptions of media trust and solutions to misinformation and disinformation in the Western Balkans. This builds on existing British Council programming and partnerships in the region as well as our longstanding interest in research on youth perceptions globally through our Next Generation programme. Next Generation is a research programme that gathers data to explore the needs, potential and aspirations of young people globally aged between 16 and 35. This includes data on what sources young people use to access information and levels of trust in different media.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055542
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036283-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Wing Hung
Contact Email
winghongkeith.hung1@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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