Tender

AM_1150 Improve 11th Colombia

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 12:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is overseeing a tender titled "AM_1150 Improve 11th Colombia". This procurement process pertains to project management consultancy services within the education sector, specifically the familiarisation programme with standardised tests for 11th grade students in Colombia. The main procurement category is services, delivered in Colombia, with a budgeted value of £128,507. The procurement method is 'open' and below the threshold, indicating an open competition. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 14th February 2026 and tender submission closing on 20th February 2026. The subsequent contract will run from 2nd March 2026 to 31st August 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, particularly those with experience in educational programs or similar services. Given the open competition format, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, amplifying their growth potential by gaining international exposure and experience. Such projects can bolster a company's portfolio in the consultancy domain, providing broader business and partnership avenues, particularly for firms with robust methodologies, a strong economic proposal, and significant previous project experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AM_1150 Improve 11th Colombia

Notice Description

Familiarization program with standardized tests for 11th grade students in Colombia

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008451-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,507 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£128,507 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
Contact Name
Mauricio Zapata
Contact Email
mauricio.zapata@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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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