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title: "STELIR Research on Equity and Inclusion in large scale Teacher Professional Development (TPD)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059653"
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# STELIR Research on Equity and Inclusion in large scale Teacher Professional Development (TPD)

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059653

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## Summary

The British Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, has concluded a procurement process related to the "STELIR Research on Equity and Inclusion in large scale Teacher Professional Development (TPD)" programme. The contract, awarded on 25th November 2025, with a completion date of 31st May 2026, involves research services in the education sector and was conducted through an open competition below the threshold. The contracting process is primarily centred in London, United Kingdom, under the legal compliance of the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement reached the award stage and contracts have been signed with EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CONSULT LIMITED, based in Kigali, Rwanda.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those offering services related to education and social equity. Companies engaging in innovative education technologies, mixed-method enquiry, and teacher professional development can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and gain international experience. Given the open procurement method utilised, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational research are well-suited to engage in such opportunities, potentially boosting their growth by developing client relationships with key organisations like the British Council.

## Notice

Research Contract for STELIR Programme - STELIR Research on Equity and Inclusion in large scale Teacher Professional Development (TPD)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Six months with an option for an extension for up to an additional one month

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002198-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,836 |

## 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 | EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 11:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002198-2026
- 9 Sep 2025 at 09:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054878-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002198-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054878-2025
  9th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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