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title: "Newton: Enhancing Vietnam Science & Innovation Capacity for Sustainable Development"
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# Newton: Enhancing Vietnam Science & Innovation Capacity for Sustainable Development

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58c09e85-864d-4749-8911-5d99c5c1bc42

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking suppliers for the project titled "Newton: Enhancing Vietnam Science & Innovation Capacity for Sustainable Development." This initiative focuses on developing the professional skills of research managers and research transfer professionals within the Vietnamese science and innovation sector. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, follows an open procedure under the services category. The deadline for submissions is 18 November 2018, with the contract period set to commence on 30 November 2018 and extending until 31 March 2020. The project's geographical focus includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for UK-based suppliers specialising in training, administrative services, and professional development. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to apply, as the project aims to enhance skills and capabilities in a critical sector. Collaborating with the British Council and local stakeholders may enable successful bidders to establish a strong presence in the region while contributing to sustainable development in Vietnam.

## Notice

Under the funding from Newton Programme Vietnam, the British Council and British Council Vietnam are collaborating with the Vietnam Institute for Science, Technology and Innovation (VISTI) to develop progression skills in the Vietnamese science and innovation sector. The project will focus on supporting the professional skills of two groups of beneficiaries: * Research Managers and/or Leaders in organisations and national and/or provincial government; and * Research Transfer Professionals, including researchers from government organisations and research universities. (A) UK-based supplier(s) is/are now required to work closely and collaboratively with VISTI and the British Council Vietnam project team to develop progression skills in the Vietnamese science and innovation sector, as further described in the ITT. Additional information: The tender documents are hosted at the above link.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99966004-0bf5-4a13-9850-6ad4387b3e2d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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(THE) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6BB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99966004-0bf5-4a13-9850-6ad4387b3e2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99966004-0bf5-4a13-9850-6ad4387b3e2d
  30th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/623
  https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/623

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