Tender

Research on the Affordability of Studying in the UK for Students from East Asia

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 07:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, is currently in the tender stage of procuring services titled "Research on the Affordability of Studying in the UK for Students from East Asia". This procurement falls under the market research services industry category and is conducted via an open competition method, allowing for broad participation. The project involves assessment across various East Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and others. Key dates to note include the tender closing on 16th September 2025 and an enquiry deadline by 26th August 2025. The contract period is from 15th October 2025 to 28th February 2026, with a potential one-month extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancies or research organisations with expertise in economic and international education research. Firms with a robust methodology and strategic consultancy capabilities could effectively compete for this contract, especially those capable of addressing the nuanced challenges of educational affordability amidst a shifting global landscape for the specified regions. With a gross contract value of £65,000, businesses in the related fields stand to gain not only financially but also in terms of credibility by contributing valuable insights to a prestigious organisation like the British Council. The opportunity to work closely with key decision-makers in the East Asia Insights Hub further enhances the potential for strategic relationship building and sector advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on the Affordability of Studying in the UK for Students from East Asia

Notice Description

BritishCouncil'sEastAsiaInsightsHubislookingtoprocureaConsultant/ResearchOrganisationwithexpertiseandtrackrecordineconomicandinternationaleducationresearchaswellasstrategicconsultancy.ThisrolewillworkcloselywiththeHeadandRegionalResearchAnalystoftheEastAsiaHeadofInsightsandEngagement.TheBritishCouncilseekstoassesstheaffordabilityofstudyingintheUKforstudentsfromEastAsiaamidescalatingcostoflivingacrosstheboardpost-Covidandthedeclineininboundstudentnumbersfrommanycountriesintheregionsince2015/16.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05877a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048582-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Forest Deng
Contact Email
forest.deng@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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