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title: "Research into opportunities offered by Higher Education Institutions (HEI) international activity"
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# Research into opportunities offered by Higher Education Institutions (HEI) international activity

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36cc7960-6364-49c7-832c-1b94767aee7a

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is conducting a procurement process for a research service aimed at exploring the opportunities offered by the international activities of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This tender, titled "Research into opportunities offered by Higher Education Institutions (HEI) international activity," is classified under the category of research services. The tender was published on 5th February 2018, following its completion on 19th January 2018. The contract period is set from 9th February 2018 to 13th April 2018, and the contract value is £30,000. The research is expected to cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London and the North West.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy services, particularly those specialising in higher education and international collaboration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the focus on enhancing international partnerships, organisations with experience in delivering research for educational institutions or those with connections to the higher education sector may find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking a research supplier help better understand the opportunities offered by the growing international network of higher education institutions (HEIs). We know that a number of universities operate international campuses and we believe that there is a potential for enhanced international partnership and collaboration between the sector and those universities with a presence overseas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb9aaa4-97e3-4893-a6a3-25a353681b8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2018 - 13 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb9aaa4-97e3-4893-a6a3-25a353681b8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb9aaa4-97e3-4893-a6a3-25a353681b8b
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk

## Provenance

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