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title: "UK_2020_Policy_Research On Soft Power In An Age of Competition"
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# UK_2020_Policy_Research On Soft Power In An Age of Competition

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-631f5ef9-aaab-4ced-99ff-078f911dd2b3

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking to commission research titled "UK_2020_Policy_Research On Soft Power In An Age of Competition" focused on the role of international cultural engagement in fostering dialogue during international tensions. This procurement is classified under Business and management consultancy services and is located in London, England. The tender was published on 20 November 2020, and the tender period ended on 11 December 2020. The procurement was conducted via a single tender action, which is under the direct procurement method, and an award was made on 20 December 2020, valued at £99,324, with the contract running from 25 January 2021 to 26 April 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in cultural relations, international relations, and policy analysis. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant experience and innovative approaches would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. Companies capable of conducting qualitative research and capable of producing insightful recommendations for strategic planning in cultural contexts will find ample opportunities to collaborate with the British Council and expand their business impact.

## Notice

We are commissioning new research on international cultural engagement's role in maintaining dialogue and cooperation amid international tensions. The aim of the research is to enable the British Council to understand, explain and assess the role cultural relations plays in this context, develop recommendations that can inform the British Council in its strategy, programme design and the allocation of resources, and provide thought leadership to other cultural relations practitioners and UK policymakers involved in international relations. The project involves a desk review, qualitative component with case studies and engagement activities. Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cee43d-47bc-488e-80b6-96da5d462b2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 26 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,324 |
| 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 | M&C SAATCHI WORLD SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cee43d-47bc-488e-80b6-96da5d462b2d
- 20 Nov 2020 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e639def-bdb6-411c-bcad-f2b4e11a414a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cee43d-47bc-488e-80b6-96da5d462b2d
  23rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e639def-bdb6-411c-bcad-f2b4e11a414a
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
  link to British Council e-Tendering system

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