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title: "Evidence Strategies"
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# Evidence Strategies

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d046393-afaf-4416-a260-d64b9d23ae3f

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## Summary

The British Council, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Evidence Strategies" related to the research and development services and consultancy in evaluation. This contract falls under the broader industry category of higher education and science. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £140,000 with a minimum value of £126,000. The contract period is set to run from 22 March 2017 to 20 July 2017, while the tender period concluded on 7 March 2017.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and evaluation consultancy services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors in this space, especially those based in the UK or with capabilities to deliver services across British Overseas Territories and Europe, would be well-fitted to pursue this contract. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses grow by establishing connections with significant contracting authorities like the British Council, thereby enhancing their market presence and competitiveness in the sector.

## Notice

Award notice for Lot 3: Higher Education and Science

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdb2482-e4bf-409b-abae-f2effed86e35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2017 - 20 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INCLUSIVE DESIGN AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2017 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdb2482-e4bf-409b-abae-f2effed86e35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdb2482-e4bf-409b-abae-f2effed86e35
  6th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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