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title: "Researcher Connect"
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# Researcher Connect

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1aa085e6-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking to engage suppliers for the "Researcher Connect" professional development programme, which aims to enhance communication skills for researchers in international and multicultural contexts. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period closing on 3rd October 2016. The contract is expected to commence on 28th October 2016 and will last until 19th October 2017. This opportunity is classified under the education and training services industry, with delivery addressing various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to the educational development of researchers. Companies with expertise in training, artistic services, or community service provision would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, leveraging their skills to foster international collaboration and enhance researchers' capabilities.

## Notice

Researcher Connect is a professional development course for researchers that focuses on communication skills for international, multicultural contexts. We are recruiting trainers to develop and deliver the Researcher Connect professional development programme. Additional information: If you are interested in bidding for this procurement please register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil and express an interest, you will then get access to the documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6f4f2a-1ecd-49d3-beaa-f03922afa3f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2016 - 19 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6f4f2a-1ecd-49d3-beaa-f03922afa3f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6f4f2a-1ecd-49d3-beaa-f03922afa3f0
  26th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil

## Provenance

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