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Internationalisation Learning Cohort Sessions - Consultancy

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 08:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 09:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded a contract titled "Internationalisation Learning Cohort Sessions - Consultancy" under the guideline of the European Union Open Contracting Data Standard. This tender, classified in the services category of project management consultancy, engages services to advance higher education and transnational education institutions globally. The British Council, headquartered in London, acted as the buyer, with the initial tendering process beginning on 2nd July 2025, and closing the submission period on 4th August 2025. The award was concluded on 19th August 2025, to The IC Global Partnership Limited based in Hampshire. The contract's value stands at £33,573 GBP, and it spans from 15th September 2025 to 30th April 2026, with a potential extension till June 2026. The process proceeded through an open procurement method, aimed at below-threshold open competition.

The consultancy sessions foster opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), emphasising collaborative research and international partnerships, which can notably benefit businesses operating in educational consultancy and project management. The tender attracted significant interest, with six submissions at the final stage, five of which were SMEs, demonstrating the potential fit for smaller enterprises looking for growth within internationalised educational systems. The open competition and focus on enhancing international collaboration offer a lucrative pathway for businesses experienced in international partnerships, education frameworks, and those aiming to upscale their engagement in transnational education projects. Given the contract's educational mandate and its global scope, this tender is particularly well-suited for consultancy firms aiming to extend their service offerings in emerging international education domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internationalisation Learning Cohort Sessions - Consultancy

Notice Description

The British Council Internationalisation Learning Cohort ILC is part of the Going Global Partnerships GGP programme. Going Global Partnerships supports universities, colleges, and wider education stakeholders working towards a stronger, equitable, inclusive, more internationally connected higher education, science and TVET institutions and systems. Through international partnerships, system collaborations and opportunities to connect and share, the British Council enables strengthened transnational education, more collaborative research, higher quality delivery, enhanced learner outcomes and strengthened, internationalised, equitable and inclusive systems and institutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: With an option to extend the contract for additional 2 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054118-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
£33,573 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joshua Nzuki
Contact Email
joshua.nzuki@britishcouncil.or.ke
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE IC GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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