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title: "Research on the Affordability of Studying in the UK for Students from East Asia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05877a"
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# Research on the Affordability of Studying in the UK for Students from East Asia

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05877a

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## Summary

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, is currently in the tender stage of procuring services titled "Research on the Affordability of Studying in the UK for Students from East Asia". This procurement falls under the market research services industry category and is conducted via an open competition method, allowing for broad participation. The project involves assessment across various East Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and others. Key dates to note include the tender closing on 16th September 2025 and an enquiry deadline by 26th August 2025. The contract period is from 15th October 2025 to 28th February 2026, with a potential one-month extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancies or research organisations with expertise in economic and international education research. Firms with a robust methodology and strategic consultancy capabilities could effectively compete for this contract, especially those capable of addressing the nuanced challenges of educational affordability amidst a shifting global landscape for the specified regions. With a gross contract value of £65,000, businesses in the related fields stand to gain not only financially but also in terms of credibility by contributing valuable insights to a prestigious organisation like the British Council. The opportunity to work closely with key decision-makers in the East Asia Insights Hub further enhances the potential for strategic relationship building and sector advancement.

## Notice

BritishCouncil'sEastAsiaInsightsHubislookingtoprocureaConsultant/ResearchOrganisationwithexpertiseandtrackrecordineconomicandinternationaleducationresearchaswellasstrategicconsultancy.ThisrolewillworkcloselywiththeHeadandRegionalResearchAnalystoftheEastAsiaHeadofInsightsandEngagement.TheBritishCouncilseekstoassesstheaffordabilityofstudyingintheUKforstudentsfromEastAsiaamidescalatingcostoflivingacrosstheboardpost-Covidandthedeclineininboundstudentnumbersfrommanycountriesintheregionsince2015/16.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048582-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,000 |
| Lots value | £59,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 07:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048582-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048582-2025
  14th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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