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Research Services UK TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation

BRITISH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 07:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 09:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the British Council, located in London, United Kingdom, is titled "Research Services UK TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation." This contract is part of the services industry category and aims to foster collaboration between UK transnational education providers and India's research ecosystem. The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 1st April 2026, with Research Consulting Limited, Nottingham, selected as the supplier. With the procurement method identified as an open competition, the procurement value is set at £47,590, with a contract active from 9th March 2026 to 30th September 2026. The process abided by the legal framework under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services to expand their operations, particularly in international collaborations and innovation-led projects. Organisations with expertise in research agency services, especially those with interests in educational integration and global competitive positioning in the Indian market, stand to benefit. As the process encourages participation in research funding and scholarship schemes, companies equipped to tackle complex research integration challenges could leverage this contract for growth, gaining a foothold in the UK-India collaborative network. The open competition and electronic submission policy enhance accessibility, ensuring diverse enterprises can compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Services UK TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation

Notice Description

Research Services UK TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation. RFP1030755 Request for Proposal India TNE Research

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f885
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030071-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

RESEARCH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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