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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-492a13a3-d203-4805-86a9-a738cdb50aec

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## Summary

Arts Council England is currently conducting a tender for research services titled "Research into opportunities offered by Higher Education Institutions (HEI) international activity." The procurement is categorised under research consultancy services and higher education services, with a maximum contract value of £30,000 including VAT. The project aims to explore the international activities of higher education institutions and foster potential partnerships and collaborations. The tendering process ends on 19 January 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 29 January 2018 and run until 30 March 2018. The services are to be provided across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those that have experience in higher education or international relations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is tailored to support diverse suppliers. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their networks and potentially collaborate with higher education institutions on future projects, fostering growth and new avenues for expansion.

## 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. Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids must be submitted through this portal. All queries regarding this event should also be submitted via the portals message board. If you have difficulties accessing the portal then you should contact the Bravo helpline. The number is on the portals welcome page. The maximum contract value including VAT must not exceed PS30,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f3111f-b152-406a-85ec-6e458eab14c2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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) |

## 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

- 4 Jan 2018 at 17:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f3111f-b152-406a-85ec-6e458eab14c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f3111f-b152-406a-85ec-6e458eab14c2
  4th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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