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Consultancy Services for International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Researcher-Community Partnership Programme (Malaysia)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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12 Sep 2025 at 08:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Consultancy Services for International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Researcher-Community Partnership Programme (Malaysia)". The procurement is for consultancy services in the sector of services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations, with a key focus on delivering a programme in Malaysia. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, invites open competition with an endpoint submission deadline on 30th September 2025. No pre-selection stage is involved, as it operates under a below-threshold, open procurement method. Significant deadlines include the enquiry period closing on 19th September 2025, and the contract is scheduled to start on 31st October 2025, running until the end of March 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £30,750 GBP.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in designing and managing science partnership programmes. Companies that have a strong focus on social value, methodological innovation, and quality assurance, alongside competitive commercial pricing, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The programme's international nature, centred in Malaysia, opens up prospects for businesses looking to expand their global footprint, engage in international community partnerships, and enhance their portfolio in public sector consultancy projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services for International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Researcher-Community Partnership Programme (Malaysia)

Notice Description

Toprocureconsultancyservicestodesign,plananddelivertheInternationalSciencePartnershipsFund(ISPF)Researcher-CommunityPartnershipProgrammeinMalaysia.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056041-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,750 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Michael Villegas
Contact Email
michael.villegas@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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