Tender

RFP - SJ74EDU72025 - Emerging regional trends in Pakistan students' international mobility

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 05:39

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking proposals for the project titled "RFP - SJ74EDU72025 - Emerging regional trends in Pakistan students' international mobility." This tender falls under the research services category and aims to explore students' mobility trends between Pakistan and other regions. Located in London, the British Council is acting as the buyer. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method being utilised and below threshold criteria applied. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th August 2025, and the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2025, concluding on 31st January 2026, with the possibility of a two-month extension.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations specialising in educational research and consultancy services to expand their business by working with a reputable public authority. Companies with a strong track record in delivering similar projects, having expertise in research methodologies, and competitive pricing structures would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on international educational mobility trends not only offers a chance to gain insights into regional dynamics but also enables businesses to establish or strengthen their presence in the education sector across the UK and Pakistan.

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Notice Title

RFP - SJ74EDU72025 - Emerging regional trends in Pakistan students' international mobility

Notice Description

TenderrelatedtoEmergingregionaltrendsinPakistanstudents'internationalMobilityforEducationTeam.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: With an option for an extension for up to an additional 2 months based on performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042979-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
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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