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title: "Evidence Strategies"
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buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)"
published: "2017-04-06"
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# Evidence Strategies

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de0a0518-3477-4993-86e2-3afbe0f02494

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## Summary

The British Council, located at Waverley Gate, Edinburgh, is soliciting tenders for the "Evidence Strategies" project, specifically for Lot 1: Arts. This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is currently in the Award stage. The tender was officially published on 6th April 2017, and the contract period is set to commence on 22nd March 2017, concluding on 20th July 2017. The total value of the awarded contract is £140,000, following an open procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, evaluation consultancy, and related services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find particular relevancy given the emphasis on inclusivity in the tender process. Companies with expertise in delivering innovative arts-related consultancy and evaluation services within the UK and British Overseas Territories would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

Award notice for Lot 1: Arts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d1985d7-13ab-46a9-a884-fd8192ed994e |
| 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 | £19,575 |
| 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 | BURNS OWEN PARTNERSHIP |

## 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 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d1985d7-13ab-46a9-a884-fd8192ed994e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d1985d7-13ab-46a9-a884-fd8192ed994e
  6th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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