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03 Aug 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process, titled "UK_1412 – Evaluating the strategic and economic return of international artist-led innovation". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research services. The procurement method is an open competition below threshold, where interested participants can register electronically. The project has a maximum gross value of £78,000 and is located in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 31st August 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 10th September 2026. The contract period will run from 19th October 2026 to 30th September 2027.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for economists or strategic researchers, or teams specialized in mixed-method analysis, who are capable of delivering insights into the economic impact of the international art and technology sector. Businesses with expertise in research services and a profound understanding of the art and technology market in the UK will find this contract particularly pertinent. The competitive open procurement process allows such businesses to enhance their portfolios by demonstrating their ability to deliver comprehensive economic evaluations, potentially paving the way for future collaborations with the British Council and similar public authority organisations.

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Notice Title

UK_1412 - Evaluating the strategic and economic return of international artist-led innovation

Notice Description

British Council is seeking an economist or strategic researcher (or team of researchers) to conduct a mixed-methods analysis that evidences the multi-dimensional economic returns of the international art and technology sector to the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073086-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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