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Design & Delivery of the UK Erasmus Youth Consultation

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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22 Jul 2026 at 07:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located in London, is inviting tenders for the "Design & Delivery of the UK Erasmus Youth Consultation" project. This procurement falls under the services category within the research consultancy and market research sectors. The tender is currently at the procurement stage, specifically tagged as "tender" on the OCDS system, with an open competition method being used that was last updated on 22nd July 2026. Important dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 7th August 2026 and the expected contract period running from 24th August 2026 to 26th February 2027. The primary objective is to conduct a UK-wide mixed-methods consultation to support the UK's reassociation to the Erasmus+ Youth programme, involving young people across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in research consultancy and market research services. With a project value of £72,000, it is particularly suitable for SMEs, as the tender encourages electronic submission, facilitating broader participation. Businesses with expertise in conducting mixed-method engagements and those that can offer additional services such as stakeholder engagement, supplementary reporting, or communications support would be ideal candidates. This is a chance for companies to establish or strengthen relationships with the British Council and gain visibility in a prestigious, impactful project that not only enhances their portfolio but also aligns with significant educational and youth development goals in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design & Delivery of the UK Erasmus Youth Consultation

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking to appoint a single supplier to design and deliver a UK-wide youth consultation to inform the implementation of the Erasmus+ Youth programme following the UK's reassociation to Erasmus+ in 2027. The supplier will deliver a mixed-methods consultation combining quantitative and qualitative research with young people involved in youth organisations or youth initiatives aged 13-30 across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, alongside engagement with youth organisations and key stakeholders. The consultation will generate evidence and practical recommendations to support the UK National Agency in developing inclusive implementation, outreach, communications and participation approaches. The contract is expected to run from August 2026 until February 2027

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The British Council reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to six (6) months and/or procure additional related services from the appointed supplier. Such services may include additional analysis of consultation findings, supplementary reporting, stakeholder engagement activities, dissemination and communications support, and other services directly related to the Erasmus+ Youth Consultation project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d064
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068946-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 26 Feb 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(THE)
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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