Award

Consultancy services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Award

25 Nov 2025 at 11:42

Tender

25 Aug 2025 at 07:19

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, recently concluded the awarding stage for a consultancy services contract titled "Consultancy services". This contract pertains to the AELLCA programme for the year 2025-26, focusing on strengthening leadership skills within PRESETT universities. The procurement process followed an open competition method, with a delivery focus on various Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. The contract was awarded to Cambridge University Press and Assessment, with the performance period running from 15th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, and a potential extension option until March 2027. Noteworthy is the gross contract value of £88,567, with the contract formally signed on 14th October 2025.

For businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development consultancy services, this tender presented a valuable opportunity to engage in international work and play a pivotal role in educational leadership development in Central Asian educational institutions. Large-scale enterprises, like Cambridge University Press and Assessment, proved competitive in this arena, suggesting that similar businesses with expertise in project management consultancy services could find significant opportunities for growth in future tenders of this nature. Collaboration with a reputable entity like the British Council can enhance business credibility and expand their reach within diverse geopolitical locations.

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Notice Title

Consultancy services

Notice Description

Receive consultancy services for Stage II of AELLCA programme in 2025-26 to support leadership of PRESETT universities, strengthen their leadership skills to foster innovation in PRESETT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: possibility to extend 2 times, 6 month duration each, given that additional funds are available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076789-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£88,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,805 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Suzan Dogru Asik
Contact Email
suzan.asik@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

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS AND ASSESSMENT

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