Tender

Global Openness to International Student Mobility

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting research and development services providers to participate in the tender titled "Global Openness to International Student Mobility". The procurement process, in the tender stage as of 4th December 2025, aims to explore national policy regimes concerning international student mobility. This opportunity falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, with a focus on the UK region. Interested parties must submit their applications before the tender period ends on 29th December 2025, with enquiries closing on 15th December 2025. Located in London, the British Council is functioning as a sub-central public authority for this open competition, with an estimated value of £36,000 for the contract starting on 1st January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises focused on consultancy and research services. Particularly, firms with expertise in international education policies, student mobility analysis, or related fields will find this project aligned with their capabilities. Organisations committed to quality, innovative methodologies, and strong commercial acumen are encouraged to compete, as these criteria form the basis of the award decision. By engaging in this tender, businesses can broaden their scope within the public sector and expand their influence across international education landscapes.

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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/079882-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 20254 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 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(THE)
Contact Name
Keith Hung
Contact Email
winghongkeith.hung1@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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