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UK_1149 Board Effectiveness Review

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking consultancy services for a Board Effectiveness Review, under an open competition procurement method. This tender pertains to the business and management consultancy sector, aiming to evaluate and enhance the board's adherence to governance standards. Located in London, the bidding organisation is the British Council, with contact available through Brian D'Mello. The tender period closes on 23 March 2026, with clarification questions accepted until 9 March 2026. The commissioning of this process is crucial as it seeks to improve the governance of the British Council by assessing various facets of board operations, thereby fulfilling recommendations from the UK Charity Governance Code.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy businesses, particularly those specialising in governance, board evaluations, or management consultancy sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability for the task outlined. The contract includes a four-month initial term with the potential for an extension of up to two months, valued at £36,000. The selection criteria focus on quality, methodology, approach, social value, and commercial aspects, thus offering a competitive landscape for businesses looking to grow their consultancy repertoire by collaborating with a reputed public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_1149 Board Effectiveness Review

Notice Description

The British Council is commissioning an externally facilitated review of the effectiveness of its Board of Trustees, sub-committees and Senior Leadership team (SLT). The review should consider the recommendations of the UK Charity Governance Code and should include an assessment of: 1. the effectiveness of the Board as a whole 2. the effectiveness of the Chair, the Deputy Chair, and individual trustees 3. the mix of skills, experience and knowledge of the trustees, and whether the current Board fulfils the requirements of the British Council at the present time 4. adherence to the Code of Conduct for Trustees and Committee Members 5. the effectiveness of the Board's approach to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion in its own practice 6. how the current position compares with that of previous years 7. whether and how the British Council's values are being met by the Board 8. how the Board works together as a unit, and key board relationships such as Chair-Chief Executive, Chair-Trustees and Chair-Company Secretary 9. the general quality of information provided on the company and its performance 10. processes for identifying and reviewing risks 11. how the board communicates with, listens and responds to key stakeholders 12. the structure, size, membership, performance, chairing and terms of reference of the sub-committees 13. how the SLT interacts with the Board, and whether communication between the two is efficient and effective

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of four months, to cover the research, writing, adjustments and contractual elements, with an option for an extension for up to an additional two months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017537-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 1-6 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(THE)
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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