Tender

WE_1378_ Going Global 2026

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 May 2026 at 09:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued an open tender titled "WE_1378_ Going Global 2026" to procure content development consultancy services within the project management consultancy industry category. Situated in London, the British Council is a public authority under sub-central government, inviting proposals for a project valued at £25,000 net (£30,000 gross). This tender, aligned with UK legal basis 2023/54, requires submissions by 21:00 on 30th May 2026, with enquiries closing at 21:00 on 23rd May 2026. The awarded contract will commence on 19th June 2026 and is anticipated to end by 15th January 2027, with room for a three-month extension. The procurement process is conducted in an open manner, ensuring competition beneath the regulatory threshold, thus facilitating wide participation.

Businesses providing project management consultancy services have a remarkable opportunity to engage with the British Council on this strategic initiative. The nature of the consultancy services sought offers ample prospects for businesses specialising in content development to showcase their expertise and potentially secure long-term partnerships. Companies proficient in delivering best value for money, a critical criterion, will find this tender particularly appealing. Given the open procurement method, both emerging and established firms can leverage this opportunity to expand their reach and influence within the industry, strengthening their portfolios with a reputable client such as the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WE_1378_ Going Global 2026

Notice Description

GoingGlobal 2026 - Content Development Consultant

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1.2 The British Council may extend this Agreement for 3 months , by notice in writing to the Supplier not less than one month prior to expiry of the then current Term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045655-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 15 Jan 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
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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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