Tender

Establishing a framework for consultancy on Disability Inclusion

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking consultancy services for its Disability Inclusion framework, with a gross budget of £16 million. The project is managed by a public authority of sub-central government, located in Stratford, London. The procurement process follows an open procedure, emphasised by the main procurement category of services, particularly research and development consultancy services. Submissions can be made electronically by 13 May 2026, with potential suppliers having until 20 April 2026 for enquiries. The framework is designed to operate until 18 June 2032, allowing beneficial partnerships to increase the cultural engagement department's impact across arts, education, and community inclusivity. The award phase is expected to be concluded by 8 June 2026, following the outlined tender process.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the scope of disability inclusion. Those with expertise in sectors such as arts, education, or community development will find the framework especially relevant, offering engagement routes via direct awards or mini-competitions. The procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), thus fostering diverse supplier involvement. Participating businesses can improve their market presence while contributing to global initiatives in education quality and creative sector connectivity fostered by the British Council's multinational programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Establishing a framework for consultancy on Disability Inclusion

Notice Description

The British Council is a UK international organisation that supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust in the Arts, Education and English between people in the UK and countries worldwide. Our people and our partners experience a culture that promotes excellence, respect, inclusion and diversity. Our work is based on building meaningful, enduring and respectful relationships across different cultures. This is reflected in placing equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of our work. The British Council, Cultural Engagement Department works across these 4 main areas of work: Arts: We deliver projects and programmes that find new ways of connecting with and understanding each other through the arts, to develop stronger creative sectors around the world that are better connected with the UK. This includes working in different arts forms such as film, theatre and dance and literature as well as supporting creative economies working with cultural institutions to address development and social challenges. Education: We work with educational institutions and professionals at school level, in vocational education and higher education to open up new opportunities for collaboration and improving systems and learning. Inclusive Communities: We work on non-formal education to support young people to develop life-skills including citizenship, media literacy and leadership. English and School Education: We contribute to raising the quality of education in schools and improving standards of English language and life skills worldwide. Please note also the budget is indicative and not any guarantee of spend over the life of the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025189-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
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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