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title: "Research Services UK TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f885"
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# Research Services UK TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f885

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the British Council, located in London, United Kingdom, is titled "Research Services UK TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation." This contract is part of the services industry category and aims to foster collaboration between UK transnational education providers and India's research ecosystem. The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 1st April 2026, with Research Consulting Limited, Nottingham, selected as the supplier. With the procurement method identified as an open competition, the procurement value is set at £47,590, with a contract active from 9th March 2026 to 30th September 2026. The process abided by the legal framework under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services to expand their operations, particularly in international collaborations and innovation-led projects. Organisations with expertise in research agency services, especially those with interests in educational integration and global competitive positioning in the Indian market, stand to benefit. As the process encourages participation in research funding and scholarship schemes, companies equipped to tackle complex research integration challenges could leverage this contract for growth, gaining a foothold in the UK-India collaborative network. The open competition and electronic submission policy enhance accessibility, ensuring diverse enterprises can compete effectively.

## Notice

Research Services UK TNE Pathways for Research Collaboration and Innovation. RFP1030755 Request for Proposal India TNE Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030071-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | £47,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,590 |

## 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 | RESEARCH CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 07:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030071-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 09:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084134-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030071-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084134-2025
  18th December 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

## Provenance

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