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STELIR Research on Equity and Inclusion in large scale Teacher Professional Development (TPD)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 11:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 09:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, has concluded a procurement process related to the "STELIR Research on Equity and Inclusion in large scale Teacher Professional Development (TPD)" programme. The contract, awarded on 25th November 2025, with a completion date of 31st May 2026, involves research services in the education sector and was conducted through an open competition below the threshold. The contracting process is primarily centred in London, United Kingdom, under the legal compliance of the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement reached the award stage and contracts have been signed with EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CONSULT LIMITED, based in Kigali, Rwanda.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those offering services related to education and social equity. Companies engaging in innovative education technologies, mixed-method enquiry, and teacher professional development can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and gain international experience. Given the open procurement method utilised, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational research are well-suited to engage in such opportunities, potentially boosting their growth by developing client relationships with key organisations like the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STELIR Research on Equity and Inclusion in large scale Teacher Professional Development (TPD)

Notice Description

Research Contract for STELIR Programme - STELIR Research on Equity and Inclusion in large scale Teacher Professional Development (TPD)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Six months with an option for an extension for up to an additional one month

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059653
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002198-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,836 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joshua Nzuki
Contact Email
joshua.nzuki@britishcouncil.or.ke
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

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CONSULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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