Tender

Grant Management Technical Assistance to the British Council Re tender

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 10:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking consultancy services for grant management technical assistance, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This open competition is under the public authority of sub-central government and targets research consultancy services within the UK and Egypt. The tender is offering a gross value of £35,000, running from 22 March 2026 to 21 March 2027, with a potential for a three-month contract extension. Proposals must be submitted by 8 March 2026, with enquiries entertained until 26 February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to consultancy firms specialising in research and technical assistance, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The evaluation criteria are weighted towards quality and commercial viability, offering a balanced chance for firms with innovative methodologies and strong commercial propositions. The below-threshold, open procurement method ensures broad accessibility, enabling diverse businesses to engage with the British Council on an international scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grant Management Technical Assistance to the British Council Re tender

Notice Description

UK Consultancy Service Provider as a Grant Management Technical Assistant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015540-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 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
Olalekan Olupinla
Contact Email
olalekan.olupinla@ng.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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