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BC26-80 Improve Contract

BRITISH COUNCIL

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06 Apr 2026 at 17:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 12:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed a procurement process titled “BC26-80 Improve Contract”, focusing on providing research and development consultancy services in Colombia. This procurement was conducted through an open competition method, characterized as below threshold, involving the awarded contract to "Improve Education Services", a large-scale supplier. The procurement process involved awarding a contract with a total value of £133,266 GBP, which was signed on 9th March 2026, and is active from 10th March to 30th September 2026. The buyer, British Council, a public authority under sub-central government classification, managed the process with the tender initially publicised in early 2026 and completed by April 6th, 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services within the education sector, particularly for organisations capable of delivering specialized services in Colombia. Given the open competition procurement method, the process was accessible to various suppliers, especially those seeking to expand their international footprint by engaging with the British Council in facilitating educational service improvements. Businesses with expertise in managing research and development projects and a track record of working within public sector educational frameworks would find this contract particularly suitable for fostering growth and acquiring further experience in complex, international assignments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BC26-80 Improve Contract

Notice Description

BC26-80 Improve Education Services Contract

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/031226-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,507 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£128,507 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,266 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPROVE EDUCATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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