--- title: "International Education Services (IES) Market Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9167533-c499-4bc1-a2d2-5a511d66fff7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9167533-c499-4bc1-a2d2-5a511d66fff7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9167533-c499-4bc1-a2d2-5a511d66fff7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9167533-c499-4bc1-a2d2-5a511d66fff7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2020-01-14" --- # International Education Services (IES) Market Research Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9167533-c499-4bc1-a2d2-5a511d66fff7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9167533-c499-4bc1-a2d2-5a511d66fff7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9167533-c499-4bc1-a2d2-5a511d66fff7.json) ## Summary The British Council is seeking submissions for the "International Education Services (IES) Market Research" contract, which aims to enhance their understanding of UK Higher Education Institutions' perceptions of their IES offer. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on market research, and is set to begin its contract period from February 3, 2020, to July 31, 2020. The tender process is currently active, with a deadline for bids due by January 27, 2020. The procurement method is classified as a direct, single tender action, which allows for a streamlined approach to contract awarding. This opportunity is ideal for firms specialising in market research and those familiar with the higher education sector, particularly in services that support international marketing and recruitment. Businesses engaging in research methodologies, data analysis, and offering bespoke insights to educational institutions will find this tender particularly fitting, enabling them to tap into the robust needs of UK HEIs seeking effective international engagement strategies. By participating in this tender, companies can bolster their market presence and expand their service offerings within a competitive educational landscape. ## Notice The research needs to inform a review of the British Council's International Education Services (IES) offer by getting a robust understanding of how UKHEI's perceive the offer and how far it meets their current and future needs. The British Council's IES division provide a comprehensive set of solutions specifically designed to cater to UK Higher Education Institutions (UKHEI's) diverse international marketing and recruitment needs. IES operates in key markets globally, providing services for international student recruitment, market intelligence, and enabling the development of working relationships with institutions overseas. The broad budget range for the research is PS40-70K+VAT and we are looking to start fieldwork this financial year. The contract is for six months and will begin in February 2020 Additional information: Suppliers who wish to express an interest and take part in the tender process will be required to register on our e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ccdbf0-9e7e-4945-9ff0-65c0e77aee00 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2020 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ccdbf0-9e7e-4945-9ff0-65c0e77aee00 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ccdbf0-9e7e-4945-9ff0-65c0e77aee00 14th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil tender portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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