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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the PEACEPLUS project, focusing on the delivery of Media CONNECT training courses. They aim to partner with at least seven education and Civil Society Organisations to provide these courses across 17 regions in Northern Ireland and the border areas of Ireland. The procurement is conducted as an open competition with a gross value of €69,000. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 31st July 2026 and a submission deadline on 28th August 2026. The contract will kick off on 1st October 2026 and is set to conclude by 1st September 2028. The project targets services in higher education, adult education, and training, with the buying organisation being a public authority in London, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for educational institutions and Civil Society Organisations specialising in ethical media topics to engage with and impact communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland. By participating, organisations can expand their reach and enhance their service offerings, thereby supporting community development and education. The procurement's open competition nature, underpinned by a focus on both quality and price, invites institutions with strong proposals in quality and methodology to submit their tenders, potentially leading to new business avenues and collaborative projects within the EU-supported PEACEPLUS programme. The requirement to facilitate media education and content production is particularly suited for organisations adept in these fields, making it an attractive prospect for those aiming to strengthen their presence in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PEACEPLUS - Education and training providers for the delivery of the Media CONNECT training course

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking to identify at least seven further or higher education institutions and local Civil Society Organisations working on relevant ethical media topics to deliver the 20 20 hour Media CONNECT training courses to students and community members across the PEACEPLUS programme area over the next academic year namely 2026 to 2027 and support on site reporting and content production by participants in 17 regions across Northern Ireland and the border areas of Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067895-2026
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£57,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

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