Tender

UK's TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation in India

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open procurement process, inviting proposals for the project titled "UK’s TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation in India." This tender falls under the services category, specifically concerning research collaboration and innovation, with a focus on the integration of UK transnational education providers into India’s research ecosystem. The procurement is managed by the British Council, a public authority under sub-central government classification, based in London, United Kingdom. Important deadlines for this process include the enquiry period ending on 15th January 2026 and the submission of tenders closing on 2nd February 2026. The project is valued at £47,000, with the contract period running from 25th February 2026 to 25th September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in international educational frameworks and transnational collaboration. Businesses that offer innovative research solutions and have experience engaging with both national and international research funding and scholarship schemes would be well-suited to compete. With an open procurement method and ample lead time for preparation, research agencies and consulting firms can explore potential avenues for business growth while contributing to enhancing India’s research excellence and global competitiveness.

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Notice Title

UK's TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation in India

Notice Description

British Council looking for research agencies to examine the prospects, enabling conditions and constraints for UK transnational education providers to integrate into India's research ecosystem and the proposed knowledge hubs/clusters architecture, participate in national and international research funding/scholarship schemes, and contribute to India's research excellence and innovation and global competitiveness.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f885
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084134-2025
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

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 6-12 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
Rajiv Gupta
Contact Email
rajiv.gupta1@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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