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21 Jul 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed the procurement process for the "UK_1392 English Connects Grants Programme Monitoring and Evaluation". This contract, identified as RFP1034330, involved a tender initiated on the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and was subjected to a procurement method characterized as "Below threshold - unknown" with a framework agreement allowing competition reopening. The procurement category falls under services, specifically targeting evaluation consultancy services. The contract, signed on 16th July 2026, has a value of GBP 63,750 net, extending until 30th November 2029. Delivery of services is designated within the United Kingdom, and the award was granted to Simon Borg S.P., indicating completion of the tender stage and subsequent awarding and contracting phases.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in monitoring and evaluation consultancy services. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality, evidence-based evaluation strategies would be ideally suited to seek similar opportunities in the future. SMEs like Simon Borg S.P., especially those with competences in refining and implementing systems for grants programs, can leverage these opportunities to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and reinforce their service portfolio within the UK. This demonstrates a valuable avenue for firms aiming to align their offerings with public authority requirements, especially within sub-central government streams.

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Notice Title

UK_1392 English Connects Grants Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking MEL partner to refine and implement monitoring and evaluation systems for two grant-awarding schemes; the TeachingEnglish Grants Scheme and the English and School Education Scholarships Scheme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068557-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMON BORG

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