AM_1461 - UK-Based Teacher Training Programme for Colombian ELT Teachers

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently at the tender stage for the provision of a UK-Based Teacher Training Programme for Colombian English Language Teaching (ELT) teachers. The project entails the organisation of an international scholarship programme that offers professional development opportunities to public-school English teachers from Barranquilla and Bucaramanga, Colombia. This contract, with a total value of £64,706, is categorised under education and training services. The procurement process is open, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 26th July 2026, following the enquiry period which ends on 3rd July 2026. The training will be hosted in the United Kingdom, commencing on 17th August 2026 and potentially extending until 16th August 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for UK-based education service providers specialising in training programmes for international participants. Businesses with expertise in coordinating immersive training experiences and managing logistics for scholarly participants could effectively leverage this contract to bolster their portfolios. Companies that prioritise a methodological and strategic approach, and possess robust experience and strong references in delivering similar educational services, are well-positioned to bid. Moreover, the procurement places weight on factors such as logistical management and social value, alongside commercial considerations, offering businesses a comprehensive platform for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AM_1461 - UK-Based Teacher Training Programme for Colombian ELT Teachers

Notice Description

The British Council seeks to contract a single UK-based provider for the implementation of an international scholarship programme focused on professional development for public-school English teachers in Barranquilla and Bucaramanga, Colombia. The selected supplier will provide coordination and delivery of a two-week immersion experience in the United Kingdom for a combined cohort of fourteen selected English teachers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend once, for up to an additional year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058713-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,706 Under £100K
Lots Value
£64,706 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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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