---
title: "UK_908- Study UK Course Search Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d951"
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# UK_908- Study UK Course Search Tool

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d951

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UK_908- Study UK Course Search Tool" was undertaken by the British Council, a public authority under the sub-central government of the United Kingdom. The tender process employed an open procedure with significant opportunities in the educational software industry, specifically targeting information systems. The procurement, completed by 8 January 2026, saw the awarding of the contract to Studyportals Limited. The project, valued at £363,250, will span from 10 February 2026 to 9 February 2028, with a possible renewal extending up to 2034. The location of the contracting authority is London, UK, indicating a centralised operation within the region of UKI41.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs within the software development and IT solutions sectors, with a focus on educational tools. Given the size and scope of the contract, companies adept at delivering white-labelled or API-based solutions tailored for international students and UK institutions, stand to benefit. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio by integrating and maintaining cutting-edge search solutions that meet evolving educational needs. This tender appeals especially to those capable of scaling renewably as project demands increase over the years.

## Notice

Study UK is looking for a supplier to provide, integrate, maintain and further develop a comprehensive search solution that continues to meet the evolving needs of international students and UK institutions alike. The solution can be delivered either as white-labelled hosted pages or as an API, with either appropriately branded and tailored to our needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001287-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | £720,000 |
| Awards value | £363,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Additional buyers | 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 | STUDYPORTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 09:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001287-2026
- 3 Nov 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070607-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001287-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070607-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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