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10 Jul 2026 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, acting as the UK's National Agency for the Erasmus+ Programme, is conducting a procurement process titled "Erasmus+ External Experts" to establish a framework agreement for independent expert assessment services. This open procedure is targeted towards service provision in the evaluation consultancy and education and training sectors, located in the UK. The tender is currently active with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026, a tender submission deadline on 4th August 2026, and an anticipated award period completion by 10th September 2026. The total estimated contract value is £397,425 GBP, with the contractual framework being open until 30th November 2032, subject to renewal every three years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in evaluation consultancy and education services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, given the nature of the open framework scheme. Participation in this project can provide both contractual and reputational growth for businesses that can demonstrate superior expertise and availability. The flexible framework anticipates that work will be allocated based on merit and the absence of conflicts of interest, making this a viable opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their foothold in public sector consultancy and evaluation services.

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Notice Title

Erasmus+ External Experts

Notice Description

The British Council, acting as the UK National Agency for the Erasmus+ Programme, is conducting a procurement exercise to establish a pool of external experts to provide assessment services. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a multi-candidate framework agreement ("Experts Pool") for the provision of independent expert assessment services. Appointed Experts will be commissioned on a call-down basis to undertake: - Assessment of Erasmus+ grant applications; - Assessment of interim and final beneficiary reports; and - Associated evaluation and quality assurance activities. Services must be delivered in accordance with: - The Erasmus+ Programme Guide. - The Erasmus+ Guide for Experts; and - National Agency processes and procedures. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any volume of work. Work will be allocated based on expertise, availability, and absence of conflicts of interest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework will be refreshed every 3 calendar years until the conclusion of the framework in 2033. Framework 1: 2026 - 2029 Framework 2: 2029 - 2032 Framework: 2032 - to conclusion of 8-year total framework period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065716-2026
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£397,425 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£397,425 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 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(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

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