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

British Council

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03 Aug 2026 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is buying research services to evaluate the strategic and economic return of international artist-led innovation. The work will examine the international art and technology sector and evidence its multidimensional economic returns to the UK. It requires an economist, strategic researcher or research team to carry out a mixed-methods analysis, combining appropriate quantitative and qualitative approaches. The delivery location is the United Kingdom. The requirement sits within the research services category and is relevant to organisations with expertise in economic evaluation, cultural and creative industries research, innovation policy, international activity and strategic analysis. The commissioning organisation is the British Council, which is seeking evidence that can support understanding of the sector’s contribution to the UK economy and its wider strategic value.

The procurement has reached tender: the British Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It comprises one lot with a gross estimated value of £78,000. The enquiry deadline set by the buyer is 31 August 2026 at 15:00 UTC, and the tender submission deadline is 10 September 2026 at 15:00 UTC. The contract period is 19 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. Electronic submission is allowed through the British Council’s supplier procurement system. The award basis is set out in the request for proposals documents. This is a services contract for research and analysis, with the requirement focused on demonstrating economic and strategic returns rather than delivering an operational art or technology service.

This opportunity suits an economist, strategic research consultancy, academic or specialist research team able to design and deliver a mixed-methods evaluation. Relevant suppliers will understand how to measure economic value and strategic impact across international activity, the arts, technology and innovation, and will be able to turn evidence into a clear assessment of the sector’s contribution to the UK. Strong candidates are likely to combine economic analysis with qualitative research, stakeholder or sector evidence and interpretation of complex, multidimensional returns. The work requires research design, data gathering, analysis and reporting skills, together with the capacity to manage a focused assignment for the British Council and produce credible findings for public-sector decision-making. Experience evaluating cultural, creative, technology or international programmes would be directly relevant.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9b9
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073086-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 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
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
Postcode Area
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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