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title: "The Western Balkans Science Engagement Programme - The Youth-led COVID-19 Resilience Survey"
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# The Western Balkans Science Engagement Programme - The Youth-led COVID-19 Resilience Survey

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f524076-e9d2-48e4-9a39-398ea5289e68

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking a reputable service provider for the Western Balkans Science Engagement Programme, focusing on the Youth-led COVID-19 Resilience Survey. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 23 November 2020. The contract is valued at £79,500 and spans from 1 December 2020 to 15 February 2021, with the main industry category being research and development services. The project aims to promote scientific evidence within the region, addressing themes such as health, education, and gender.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative and quantitative research, particularly those with experience in the Western Balkans. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and possess a strong research portfolio will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The chosen supplier will have the chance to contribute significantly to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the region, aiding in building capacity among young researchers and policymakers.

## Notice

The Science for Resilience Pilot Programme is a six months pilot programme that aims to contribute to resilience of states, communities and citizens across the Western Balkans to COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse impacts, by using and promoting science and scientific evidence. The programme thematic focus is around COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse impacts, and it crosscuts different sectors and themes, such as environment, health, education, gender, etc. Primary project beneficiaries are young female and male researchers, students and activists, while the secondary are policymakers, donors' representatives, and NGOs leaders across the Western Balkan region. The British Council is looking to appoint a reputable service provider, who will conduct the third phase of the research, with the following qualities: * Strong qualitative and quantitative research portfolio, evidenced by previous projects; * Expertise in conducting interviews evidenced by previous research projects and consultancy; * Strong dedicated team with suitable research experience and qualifications; * Ability to cover all Western Balkan counters (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia); * Offering good value for money; * Capacity to deliver within the timeframes set out. The programme intends to achieve the following outcomes: * Outcome 1: Young female and male researchers and activists have capacities to use evidence to more effectively engage with policy and public * Outcome 2: Policymakers, donors, NGOs' aware of and influenced by the policy briefs/surveys in their responding to COVID-19 pandemic * Outcome 3: The general public targeted by trained young researchers is more informed by science and scientific evidence in responding to COVID-19 pandemic Additional information: Bidders should register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home) 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/96f9bb0d-815e-4ba1-8a8f-f480fcb81152 |
| 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 | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 15 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,500 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEEP DIVE DOO BEOGRAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f9bb0d-815e-4ba1-8a8f-f480fcb81152
- 2 Nov 2020 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e25640-f150-44da-b80c-ba30309dba60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f9bb0d-815e-4ba1-8a8f-f480fcb81152
  5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e25640-f150-44da-b80c-ba30309dba60
  2nd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://intendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home

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