---
title: "UK866 Global Openness to International Student Mobility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb9f"
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published: "2025-12-01"
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# UK866 Global Openness to International Student Mobility

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb9f

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## Summary

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the Tender stage for a public procurement titled "UK866 Global Openness to International Student Mobility." This project falls within the Research Services industry category and is focused on evaluating international policy frameworks affecting student mobility. The project is based in the United Kingdom. The tender has a submission period ending on 22nd December 2025, with enquiries concluding earlier on 19th December 2025. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, meaning smaller businesses also have the opportunity to participate.

This tender is an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in international education policy and student mobility. The contract value is set at £30,000 gross, inviting bids that demonstrate high-quality methodology, approach, and competitive commercial terms. The procurement is suitable for SMEs, offering smaller enterprises a viable chance to expand their portfolio and gain experience by working with a reputable authority like the British Council. With the contract period running from January to March 2026, successful bidders will have the opportunity to showcase their research capabilities and establish or strengthen relationships within the educational sector.

## Notice

This research addresses a critical gap in understanding how national policy regimes around the world are recalibrating their openness to international students. At a time when the global landscape for student mobility is both expanding and fragmenting, the study offers timely insights for universities, governments, and international agencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078345-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 09:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078345-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078345-2025
  1st December 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

## Provenance

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