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title: "2021_CulEng - Research to identify barriers to international collaboration in tertiary education"
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# 2021_CulEng - Research to identify barriers to international collaboration in tertiary education

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-442a98cf-aa16-4f37-a1b3-2f2959dcbe85

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## Summary

The British Council is currently in the award stage of a public procurement process, seeking a supplier for the project titled "2021_CulEng - Research to identify barriers to international collaboration in tertiary education." This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £130,000, was officially published on 22nd October 2021, with the tender period having ended on 12th November 2021. The awarded contract commenced on 25th November 2021 and will run until 25th May 2022. The procurement followed an open method, described as an open procedure below threshold, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and education consultancy. Competitors capable of conducting comprehensive studies on international educational collaboration, including identifying barriers in recognition of international qualifications, will find this tender advantageous. Businesses that historically navigate governmental and educational frameworks, and those skilled in producing actionable recommendations tailored to educational partnerships, are well-positioned to pursue this contract to enhance their market presence and contribute to the development of global educational systems.

## Notice

The British Council is seeking a supplier to conduct a study which identifies barriers to international collaboration in tertiary education; explores examples of how barriers have been navigated or overcome in the past; and investigates how expansive transnational education (TNE) projects can assist the development of education systems. The objective of this study therefore is to identify barriers and facilitators to collaboration in international tertiary education. Specifically, the study will focus on identification of barriers to the recognition and acceptance of international professional and tertiary qualifications (up to and including PhD), and identification of expansive collaborative transnational education (TNE) projects which facilitate development of education systems and increase/diversify delivery of international qualifications at a state, national, or regional level. This research has an aim of producing a set of actionable recommendations for the Going Global Partnerships programme. It will explore both the explicit and implicit barriers and provide a strategic pathway for the Going Global Partnerships programme to design interventions that contribute to the removal of such barriers. Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the RFP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5336765b-c6a7-4a45-85e4-65b8846a1788 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2021 - 25 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,700 |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JANET ILIEVA EDUCATION CONSULTANCY LTD TRADING AS EDUCATION INSI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5336765b-c6a7-4a45-85e4-65b8846a1788
- 22 Oct 2021 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b3a863-d4bf-4cd8-baa5-4701aebbdf3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5336765b-c6a7-4a45-85e4-65b8846a1788
  7th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b3a863-d4bf-4cd8-baa5-4701aebbdf3f
  22nd October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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