--- title: "2021_NL - Opportunity Northern Ireland" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e098724b-247e-4be3-89e9-9efc22120761" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e098724b-247e-4be3-89e9-9efc22120761" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e098724b-247e-4be3-89e9-9efc22120761.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e098724b-247e-4be3-89e9-9efc22120761.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2022-02-04" --- # 2021_NL - Opportunity Northern Ireland Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e098724b-247e-4be3-89e9-9efc22120761 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e098724b-247e-4be3-89e9-9efc22120761) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e098724b-247e-4be3-89e9-9efc22120761.json) ## Summary The British Council is seeking a supplier to produce "Opportunity Northern Ireland," a detailed analysis of the Northern Ireland Higher Education sector, with an emphasis on its strengths and broader assets as a study destination. This procurement process is classified under education and training services and is currently in the award stage following a successful tender period that ended on 13 December 2021. The contract is valued at £23,686, and the contract period commenced on 4 January 2022 and will run until 4 April 2022. Interested suppliers were instructed to register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal to participate in the tendering process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education research, data analysis, or consultancy services, particularly those interested in the academic sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their capability to offer tailored insights and innovative approaches. The successful supplier will not only contribute to a crucial report but may also enhance their profile within international academic and governmental networks, fostering growth and collaboration within the education industry. ## Notice British Council Northern Ireland seeks a supplier to produce "Opportunity Northern Ireland", a comprehensive analysis of Northern Ireland's Higher Education sector, as well as the wider context in which Higher Education is delivered in Northern Ireland. The piece should aim to inform the British Council's global network of colleagues of the Northern Ireland Higher Education sector, its strengths and also of the broader assets of Northern Ireland as a Higher Education study destination and area for research collaboration. The final product should also be of interest more widely to international stakeholders and Governments, who may wish to gain a deeper understanding of Northern Ireland's Higher Education sector and its operating context. Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the RFP. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b44f2d8-5fbf-4290-90ba-f733bd610c47 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 4 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £23,686 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LSE ENTERPRISE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2022 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b44f2d8-5fbf-4290-90ba-f733bd610c47 - 17 Nov 2021 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b959290b-c285-4bb8-8db2-5644917d2c27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b44f2d8-5fbf-4290-90ba-f733bd610c47 4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b959290b-c285-4bb8-8db2-5644917d2c27 17th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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