--- title: "UK_1003 Evaluation and Monitoring Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0607aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0607aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0607aa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2026-01-19" --- # UK_1003 Evaluation and Monitoring Consultancy Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0607aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0607aa.json) ## Summary The British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, Stratford, London, is initiating a procurement process for the "UK_1003 Evaluation and Monitoring Consultancy" under the services category, specifically "Evaluation consultancy services" and "Education and training services." The procurement is still in the planning stage, with a gross contract value of £19,200,000 and a proposed contract period spanning from 17 September 2026 to 14 September 2029, with potential extensions up to 2032. A critical milestone is an upcoming market engagement event scheduled for 27 January 2026. Interested suppliers need to register by 26 January 2026 via the British Council's MyProcurement portal. This procurement process involves a framework agreement, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and aligns with sub-central public authority requirements. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the evaluation consultancy sector and the education and training services industry. SMEs capable of providing comprehensive evaluation and monitoring services are well-positioned to benefit from this long-term contract, which offers substantial financial rewards and the chance to collaborate with a respected public authority. The British Council's focus on efficient evaluation frameworks creates a platform for businesses to leverage existing capabilities without the need for excessive new developments. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to demonstrate their expertise and potentially secure a place in a multi-year agreement that could significantly enhance their market standing and operational scale. ## Notice The British Council is seeking additional information regarding goods and/or services available in the market that could meet the requirements outlined below. We welcome insights into your capabilities and experience; however, please note that this RFI is not intended to require the development of substantial new material. Rather, it offers an opportunity for you to demonstrate how your existing goods and/or services can address our specified needs. The British Council is recommissioning the Global Evaluation Framework and seeks evaluation suppliers for application to join the framework and relevant specialist lots within. At this stage we are not looking for a detailed plan or delivery proposal as this will be requested at the Request for Proposal/Invitation to Tender stage (if any). However, it would be helpful if you could also provide an indicative estimate of cost (not a quotation) and likely timescales required to deliver the project described above. We Anticipate that this contract will be for 3 years subject to 3years +2 years extensions. https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration UK_1003 Evaluation Framework RFI1031592 ### Planning Information The British Council will be holding a market engagement event about the framework with interested suppliers on the 27 January 2026. If you are interested in registering for the market engagement event or would like to express interest in applying to join the framework, please go to the British Council MyProcurement portal and submit the supplier response document https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration. UK_1003 Evaluation Framework REF: RFI1031592 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004383-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2026 at 14:14 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004383-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 13:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003902-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004383-2026 19th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003902-2026 16th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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