---
title: "Consultancy services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d59"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# Consultancy services

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d59

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## Summary

The British Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, recently concluded the awarding stage for a consultancy services contract titled "Consultancy services". This contract pertains to the AELLCA programme for the year 2025-26, focusing on strengthening leadership skills within PRESETT universities. The procurement process followed an open competition method, with a delivery focus on various Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. The contract was awarded to Cambridge University Press and Assessment, with the performance period running from 15th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, and a potential extension option until March 2027. Noteworthy is the gross contract value of £88,567, with the contract formally signed on 14th October 2025.

For businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development consultancy services, this tender presented a valuable opportunity to engage in international work and play a pivotal role in educational leadership development in Central Asian educational institutions. Large-scale enterprises, like Cambridge University Press and Assessment, proved competitive in this arena, suggesting that similar businesses with expertise in project management consultancy services could find significant opportunities for growth in future tenders of this nature. Collaboration with a reputable entity like the British Council can enhance business credibility and expand their reach within diverse geopolitical locations.

## Notice

Receive consultancy services for Stage II of AELLCA programme in 2025-26 to support leadership of PRESETT universities, strengthen their leadership skills to foster innovation in PRESETT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: possibility to extend 2 times, 6 month duration each, given that additional funds are available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076789-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,333 |
| Lots value | £88,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,805 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS AND ASSESSMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 11:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076789-2025
- 25 Aug 2025 at 07:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051077-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076789-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051077-2025
  25th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6425

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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