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Creative Economy Consultancy Services in the Western Balkan

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed the procurement process for Creative Economy Consultancy Services in the Western Balkans, with an award date of 2nd March 2026. The contract spans from 18th February 2026 to 17th February 2027. This consultancy aims to provide specialised expertise in areas such as policy advice, programme design, research, and stakeholder engagement across multiple regions including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, targeting services within the economic growth sector.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in project management, research and development, and economic consultancy services. With a contract value of £166,667, awarded to Creative Economy Team Ltd, this procurement is ideal for SMEs with expertise in advising on creative economy strategies. Businesses with a focus on international policy development and stakeholder engagement across diverse geographic locations will find this consultancy work highly beneficial, offering entry points into emerging markets within the Western Balkans region.

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Notice Title

Creative Economy Consultancy Services in the Western Balkan

Notice Description

We are procuring a consultancy provider to support our Creative Economy work in the Western Balkans by supplying specialised expertise on demand. The supplier will provide a pool of experts who can advise on policy, programme design, research, and stakeholder engagement across the region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018517-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,667 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE ECONOMY TEAM

Further Information

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