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title: "UK_ 2021_CE_UKSP (UK Skills Partnership) Market Research"
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# UK_ 2021_CE_UKSP (UK Skills Partnership) Market Research

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9282f659-4198-4275-97c2-f745d159c574

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## Summary

The British Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "UK_ 2021_CE_UKSP (UK Skills Partnership) Market Research". This procurement, classified under market research services, is being conducted under a direct procurement method through a single tender action, which is below threshold. The tender is currently active and is set to close on 10th December 2021. The contract period is expected to run from 20th December 2021 to 20th June 2022, with the main delivery location being the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consulting firms and agencies that specialise in market research, especially those with expertise in audience insights within the international education sector. Businesses looking to contribute should ideally possess knowledge of the UK TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) landscape and have capabilities in formulating marketing strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, allowing them to expand their market presence by leveraging insights from key regions such as China, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam.

## Notice

The British Council is commissioning this work on behalf of the UK Skills Partnership (UKSP) of which it is a member. We seek to appoint a consultant or agency to work with the UK Skills Partnership (UKSP) to gain audience insights from China, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam in order to inform the UKSP's future approach to promoting the UK TVET sector and the UKSP in target markets. The results of the research will inform the development of a marketing strategy and the production of marketing materials (including those for the three target countries). The research should identify: * Key trends and opportunities in each country for the UK skills sector * Competitors and potential buyers, and their current perceptions of the UK offer including strengths and weaknesses. * Recommendations for key messages and channels to promote the UK offer 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/28bd4a0d-a5e9-42b1-b38e-6dca0ad51ed4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 20 Jun 2022 |
| 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bd4a0d-a5e9-42b1-b38e-6dca0ad51ed4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bd4a0d-a5e9-42b1-b38e-6dca0ad51ed4
  26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
  link to British Council e-Tendering system

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org

## Provenance

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