--- title: "Gender and Safeguarding Specialist Consultants for Higher Education Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-579ab111-5e99-495b-ac72-7968f533c14e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-579ab111-5e99-495b-ac72-7968f533c14e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-579ab111-5e99-495b-ac72-7968f533c14e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-579ab111-5e99-495b-ac72-7968f533c14e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-13" --- # Gender and Safeguarding Specialist Consultants for Higher Education Programme Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-579ab111-5e99-495b-ac72-7968f533c14e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-579ab111-5e99-495b-ac72-7968f533c14e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-579ab111-5e99-495b-ac72-7968f533c14e.json) ## Summary The British Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the title "Gender and Safeguarding Specialist Consultants for Higher Education Programme." This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Development consultancy services" (CPV 73220000) and is situated in the United Kingdom, with the main location specified as E20 1JQ, London. Key dates for this tender include the deadline for clarification questions on 17 February 2025 at 10:00 UK time, responses to these questions by 18 February 2025, the submission deadline on 24 February 2025 at 10:00 UK time, and interviews with shortlisted consultants from 28 February to 5 March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to begin on 6 March 2025 and end on 5 March 2029. This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in gender equality and safeguarding in higher education to contribute to a significant four-year programme, with the possibility of a two-year extension. SMEs are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises. The successful consultants will provide crucial technical advice and leadership, creating pathways for business growth by enhancing their professional portfolio and expanding their client base in the public sector. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with expertise in gender equality in education, safeguarding measures, and development consultancy services, along with a robust team ready to partake in an extensive selection process. ## Notice The British Council is seeking to identify two consultants to provide technical support for an initial four-year contract, with the possibility of a two-year extension: A. Senior Technical Expert Gender Equality in Higher Education to provide technical advice on gender and higher education B. Safeguarding Lead- to provide safeguarding leadership to develop and apply a robust and risk-based approach to safeguarding As part of the tender process, we need to include the consultant's CV in our submission. Further details about the programme may be provided before agreeing to include the CV, subject to a confidentiality agreement. A contract with the consultant will be signed only if the tender is successful and a contract is awarded by the client. Key dates Clarification questions deadline: 17.02.2025, 10:00 UK time Respond to clarification questions: 18.02.2025 Submission Deadline: 24.02.2025, 10:00 UK time Interviews with shortlisted consultants: 28.2.2025 - 5.3.2025 Additional information: Proposal should be submitted to through https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil by the Response Deadline, as set out in the Timescales section of this RFP. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e0febe-5e1d-4789-b673-fc200ecd4709 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Mar 2025 - 5 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2025 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e0febe-5e1d-4789-b673-fc200ecd4709 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e0febe-5e1d-4789-b673-fc200ecd4709 13th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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