Award

Global Openness to International Student Mobility

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 09:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 16:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a prominent public authority in sub-central government, spearheaded a procurement process titled "Global Openness to International Student Mobility." This initiative falls under the research and consultancy services category and is set in the United Kingdom. The award phase concluded with UEA Consulting Limited as the supplier for this critical research project addressing global student mobility policies. The procurement followed an open competition method below the threshold, with the contract period running from 23 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. Key dates included the award notice published on 13 February 2026, marking the formalisation of this tender.

Engaging in this contract provides an opportunity for businesses focusing on research and development services, particularly those with expertise in consultancy related to international student mobility. The British Council's emphasis on understanding national policy regimes offers fertile ground for universities, governments, and international agencies to glean valuable insights. Enterprises adept in providing high-quality, methodological approaches with commercial acumen stand to benefit significantly. Furthermore, SMEs, encouraged by the suitability criteria, could find competitive advantages in participating, leveraging their nimbleness in research and analysis to meet the project's standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Openness to International Student Mobility

Notice Description

This research addresses a critical gap in understanding how national policy regimes around the world are recalibrating their openness to international students. At a time when the global landscape for student mobility is both expanding and fragmenting, the study offers timely insights for universities, governments, and international agencies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013224-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,788 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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(THE)
Contact Name
Keith Hung
Contact Email
ukame.procurement@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

UEA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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