Planning

UK_1003 Evaluation and Monitoring Consultancy

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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PlanningUpdate

19 Jan 2026 at 14:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 13:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, Stratford, London, is initiating a procurement process for the "UK_1003 Evaluation and Monitoring Consultancy" under the services category, specifically "Evaluation consultancy services" and "Education and training services." The procurement is still in the planning stage, with a gross contract value of £19,200,000 and a proposed contract period spanning from 17 September 2026 to 14 September 2029, with potential extensions up to 2032. A critical milestone is an upcoming market engagement event scheduled for 27 January 2026. Interested suppliers need to register by 26 January 2026 via the British Council's MyProcurement portal. This procurement process involves a framework agreement, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and aligns with sub-central public authority requirements.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the evaluation consultancy sector and the education and training services industry. SMEs capable of providing comprehensive evaluation and monitoring services are well-positioned to benefit from this long-term contract, which offers substantial financial rewards and the chance to collaborate with a respected public authority. The British Council's focus on efficient evaluation frameworks creates a platform for businesses to leverage existing capabilities without the need for excessive new developments. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to demonstrate their expertise and potentially secure a place in a multi-year agreement that could significantly enhance their market standing and operational scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_1003 Evaluation and Monitoring Consultancy

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking additional information regarding goods and/or services available in the market that could meet the requirements outlined below. We welcome insights into your capabilities and experience; however, please note that this RFI is not intended to require the development of substantial new material. Rather, it offers an opportunity for you to demonstrate how your existing goods and/or services can address our specified needs. The British Council is recommissioning the Global Evaluation Framework and seeks evaluation suppliers for application to join the framework and relevant specialist lots within. At this stage we are not looking for a detailed plan or delivery proposal as this will be requested at the Request for Proposal/Invitation to Tender stage (if any). However, it would be helpful if you could also provide an indicative estimate of cost (not a quotation) and likely timescales required to deliver the project described above. We Anticipate that this contract will be for 3 years subject to 3years +2 years extensions. https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration UK_1003 Evaluation Framework RFI1031592

Planning Information

The British Council will be holding a market engagement event about the framework with interested suppliers on the 27 January 2026. If you are interested in registering for the market engagement event or would like to express interest in applying to join the framework, please go to the British Council MyProcurement portal and submit the supplier response document https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration. UK_1003 Evaluation Framework REF: RFI1031592

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004383-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Nashwan Mohammed
Contact Email
nashwan.mohammed1@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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