Award

AM_740 Teacher Training Courses to introduce English in Early Years and Lower Primary Education

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 18:47

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 16:45

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority within the UK, has completed the procurement process for AM_740, an initiative aimed at enhancing English language instruction in early years and lower primary education levels, specifically in Venezuela. This procurement process falls under the services category, focusing on e-learning and language course provision. The award has been granted to Mackenzie Education Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Norwich, UK, through an open competition below the threshold. The process has progressed through various stages, having initially been tendered in July 2025 with tenders closing by August 2025. By 23rd December 2025, an award notice was published indicating that the contract has been signed on 22nd October 2025, with a value of £114,220, and is set to run until October 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and e-learning sectors, particularly those specialising in teacher training and English language course development. Companies with expertise in designing curriculum-aligned training programmes that meet international quality standards, akin to those established by the British Council, stand to gain considerably. Engaging in such contracts not only opens avenues for revenue generation and market expansion but also enhances the company's profile through prestigious international partnerships. Given the contract's extension possibilities, businesses have the opportunity to build enduring relationships, offering further scope for innovation and service improvement over the term of the agreement.

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Notice Title

AM_740 Teacher Training Courses to introduce English in Early Years and Lower Primary Education

Notice Description

Service AM_740 Teacher Training Courses to introduce English in Early Years and Lower Primary Education

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056135
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086024-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£114,220 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£114,220 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Additional Buyers

BRITISH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mauricio Zapata
Contact Email
mauricio.zapata@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACKENZIE EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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