--- title: "Chevening Gurukul Programme for Leadership and Excellence" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a8583cf-30a4-4c4b-a4bf-190770320d74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a8583cf-30a4-4c4b-a4bf-190770320d74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a8583cf-30a4-4c4b-a4bf-190770320d74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a8583cf-30a4-4c4b-a4bf-190770320d74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2016-12-21" --- # Chevening Gurukul Programme for Leadership and Excellence Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a8583cf-30a4-4c4b-a4bf-190770320d74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a8583cf-30a4-4c4b-a4bf-190770320d74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a8583cf-30a4-4c4b-a4bf-190770320d74.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting the Chevening Gurukul Programme for Leadership and Excellence, which falls under administration services. This is an open procurement process and is currently in the award stage, having awarded a contract to the University of Oxford. The tender period ended on 1 November 2016, and the contract is set to commence on 4 April 2017 and will conclude on 31 March 2020. The programme aims to provide fully funded scholarships and fellowships to aspiring leaders, with a significant focus on enhancing Indo-UK relationships. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational programme management and delivery, particularly those that can cater to international students or have expertise in leadership training. Companies that specialise in creating tailored educational courses or training programmes for mid-to-senior professionals would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with such initiatives not only fosters growth but also aligns with international collaboration efforts, enhancing a business's profile and capabilities. ## Notice Chevening Gurukul Programme for Leadership and Excellence Additional information: Chevening is the UK government's international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of awards - Scholarships and Fellowships. Chevening India programme is now the largest in the world. We offer up to 130 fully funded scholarships and fellowships. The scholarships are for one year Master's in any subject at a recognised UK University. The fellowships offer specifically designed courses aimed at mid-to-senior level professionals from India who are looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in their specific field of work. The programmes are tailored short courses which run for 8-12 weeks at a designated UK university. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. Numbering over 44,000 worldwide, Chevening Alumni are an influential and highly regarded group. They have an excellent record of rising to positions of leadership across a wide range of fields including politics, business, the media, civil society, science and technology, and academia. The primary objectives of the Chevening India programme are: To promote Indo-UK political, economic and commercial interests To increase knowledge of and respect for British Institutions and values To forge lasting ties with India's future leaders, opinion formers and decisions makers in politics, government, business, journalism, science and technology and civil society. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd26316-a7d6-4407-b9a6-9f3d822875e4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £840,671 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | 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 | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2016 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd26316-a7d6-4407-b9a6-9f3d822875e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd26316-a7d6-4407-b9a6-9f3d822875e4 21st December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/fco ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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