Tender

Short Term Expert for Course Development and Delivery in Renewable Energy - Malawi

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a Short Term Expert for the development and delivery of a renewable energy course in Malawi. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted through open competition. The project, which is classified under 'Project management consultancy services', aims to enhance expertise in renewable energy within local educational institutions. The tender deadline is 8 August 2025, with the project set to begin on 8 September 2025 and complete by 31 December 2025. Located in London, the British Council operates as a public authority under sub-central government jurisdiction, and the tender falls under service procurement below the threshold value.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for educational organisations specialising in renewable energy to showcase their expertise and contribute to capacity building in Malawi's energy sector. The successful bidder will gain valuable international exposure and establish a partnership with the British Council, a revered institution in the UK. Businesses with a strong track record in tailored training programmes and those proficient in the renewable energy domain are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, there is potential for contract extension, providing further opportunities for business expansion and long-term collaboration.

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Notice Title

Short Term Expert for Course Development and Delivery in Renewable Energy - Malawi

Notice Description

TheprojectseekstoengagealocalinstitutionofhigherlearningtoprovideatailormadetrainingfortrainersofrenewableenergyCoVEtoeffectivelydeliverthetrainingprogram.Theassignmentistocommenceon8September2025andbeconcludedby31December2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: With an option for an extension for up to a one additional month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039956-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 1-6 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
Imane Oumlil
Contact Email
imane.oumlil@britishcouncil.org.ma
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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