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UK_1003 Global Evaluation Framework Retender 2026

BRITISH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring consultancy services for its UK_1003 Global Evaluation Framework Retender 2026. This framework aims to replace the expiring 2022 Global Evaluation Framework, serving as the primary procurement route for monitoring and evaluation consultancy work across the Council's global operations. Submissions for this tender, conducted through an open procedure, are due by 18 May 2026, with the deadline for enquiries closing on 17 April 2026. The project is categorised under evaluation consultancy services and is open to suppliers globally, but with a focus on delivery within the United Kingdom. The total estimated value for the entire framework amounts to £14,400,000 GBP. The British Council, a sub-central government authority based in London, is overseeing this procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering quality assurance and technical expertise, or evidence and evaluation consultancy, as defined in the two active lot offerings. With specific award criteria focusing 60% on non-commercial scoring and 40% on commercial scoring, this tender is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can fulfill these criteria. With provisions for contract renewal up to 2032, businesses have the potential to secure long-term growth through collaborating with the British Council's global operations. Competitive participation is encouraged with the ability for each supplier to bid and be awarded a maximum of one lot.

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Notice Title

UK_1003 Global Evaluation Framework Retender 2026

Notice Description

the British Council is looking for multiple providers to join its 2026 Global Evaluation Framework. This framework will replace the 2022 Global Evaluation Framework, which is due to expire in 2026. This global framework will be the British Council's primary route for the procurement of monitoring and evaluation consultancy work. Suppliers who join the framework will be eligible to tender for monitoring and evaluation across the British Council's global operations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Helpdesk for Quality Assurance and Technical Expertise

Renewal: 3+3 years and option for 2 years extension

Lot 2

Support-focused evidence and evaluation consultancy

Renewal: 3+3 years and option for 2 years extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06798b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029825-2026
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
Open procedure
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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