---
title: "Global Openness to International Student Mobility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef0f"
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published: "2026-02-13"
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# Global Openness to International Student Mobility

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef0f

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## Summary

The British Council, a prominent public authority in sub-central government, spearheaded a procurement process titled "Global Openness to International Student Mobility." This initiative falls under the research and consultancy services category and is set in the United Kingdom. The award phase concluded with UEA Consulting Limited as the supplier for this critical research project addressing global student mobility policies. The procurement followed an open competition method below the threshold, with the contract period running from 23 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. Key dates included the award notice published on 13 February 2026, marking the formalisation of this tender.

Engaging in this contract provides an opportunity for businesses focusing on research and development services, particularly those with expertise in consultancy related to international student mobility. The British Council's emphasis on understanding national policy regimes offers fertile ground for universities, governments, and international agencies to glean valuable insights. Enterprises adept in providing high-quality, methodological approaches with commercial acumen stand to benefit significantly. Furthermore, SMEs, encouraged by the suitability criteria, could find competitive advantages in participating, leveraging their nimbleness in research and analysis to meet the project's standards.

## 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/013224-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,788 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| 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 | UEA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 09:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013224-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 16:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079882-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013224-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079882-2025
  4th 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
- https://www.uea.ac.uk/business/partnering-for-innovation/access-expertise/consultancy

## Provenance

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