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UK_1036-Five Years On Mapping the Culture-Based Climate Action research and evidence landscape- Reflection, Alignment and Synthesis - From COP 26 to COP 30

BRITISH COUNCIL

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19 Nov 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated a tender process titled “UK_1036-Five Years On Mapping the Culture-Based Climate Action research and evidence landscape- Reflection, Alignment and Synthesis – From COP 26 to COP 30.” This project aims to evaluate global evidence on culture-based climate action between COP26 and COP30, identify evidence gaps, and offer policy recommendations. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research services, and is valued at £50,000 with a gross amount of £60,000. The tender is conducted through an open competition under the "below threshold" procurement method. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 2 December 2025 and the tender period closing on 15 December 2025, with the contract set to commence on 22 December 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2026. This procurement takes place in the United Kingdom and is highly relevant to organisations operating in the research sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) specialising in research services related to culture and climate action. Businesses equipped with expertise in policy analysis, evaluating cultural impacts on environmental strategies, and fostering international partnerships are particularly well-positioned to compete. Involvement in this project allows organisations to contribute to important climate debates whilst potentially forming long-lasting relationships with influential public bodies such as the British Council. Interested parties should ensure they register electronically via the provided submission platform to partake in the competition process.

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Notice Title

UK_1036-Five Years On Mapping the Culture-Based Climate Action research and evidence landscape- Reflection, Alignment and Synthesis - From COP 26 to COP 30

Notice Description

This project, Five Years On: Mapping the Culture-Based Climate Action Research and Evidence Landscape, seeks to take stock of global evidence on CBCA between COP26 and COP30. It will analyse what has been learned about the relationship between culture and climate action, identify evidence gaps, and provide recommendations to strengthen policy, practice, and partnerships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e46c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075238-2025
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
SME, VCSE
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joshua Damsell
Contact Email
joshua.damsell@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

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