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UK_1569 Complement or competition - UK TNE versus student mobility

British Council

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17 Sep 2026 at 12:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is commissioning insight research into the future of work in priority markets for the UK higher education sector. The research will examine whether transnational education complements or competes with student mobility, supporting UK higher education stakeholders in making decisions about activity in those markets. The appointed supplier must conduct primary research in the relevant priority markets and produce a formal report and presentation as key outputs. This is a research services requirement, with delivery spanning the United Kingdom and the overseas priority markets identified in the procurement material. It will suit research agencies, higher education specialists and market intelligence providers able to investigate international education trends and turn findings into clear, decision-ready outputs for sector stakeholders.

The procurement has reached tender: the British Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries were due by 24 September 2026 at 13:00 UTC, and tenders were due by 2 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC, with electronic submission permitted. The contract is scheduled to run from 15 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with renewal permitted until 31 March 2028. The estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT, or £60,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on commercial price at 40%, methodology and approach at 30%, experience and knowledge at 20%, and social value at 10%. The competition is below the applicable threshold.

This opportunity suits suppliers with demonstrable experience and knowledge of the UK higher education sector, transnational education and student mobility, particularly where they can research international markets and assess future workforce or education trends. Strong candidates will be able to design and deliver primary research in priority markets, manage appropriate research activity across more than one geography, analyse findings rigorously and present them in a formal report and presentation. The evaluation places greater emphasis on methodology and approach than on experience alone, so bidders should be able to explain a credible research design, delivery plan and analytical method. Commercial competitiveness matters, while the assessment also rewards social value. Research agencies may be well placed to compete, including those with international market networks and higher education expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_1569 Complement or competition - UK TNE versus student mobility

Notice Description

A insight research looking at the future of work in priority markets for the UK HE sector, to support UK HE stakeholders in decision-making surrounding transnational education in priority markets. Primary research in priority markets to be conducted by the contractor and a formal report and presentation be produced as key outputs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A insight research looking at the future of work in priority markets for the UK HE sector, to support UK HE stakeholders in decision-making surrounding t

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07744a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088163-2026
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-6 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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