---
title: "BC26-80 Improve Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0612f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-06"
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# BC26-80 Improve Contract

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0612f6

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## Summary

The British Council has completed a procurement process titled “BC26-80 Improve Contract”, focusing on providing research and development consultancy services in Colombia. This procurement was conducted through an open competition method, characterized as below threshold, involving the awarded contract to "Improve Education Services", a large-scale supplier. The procurement process involved awarding a contract with a total value of £133,266 GBP, which was signed on 9th March 2026, and is active from 10th March to 30th September 2026. The buyer, British Council, a public authority under sub-central government classification, managed the process with the tender initially publicised in early 2026 and completed by April 6th, 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services within the education sector, particularly for organisations capable of delivering specialized services in Colombia. Given the open competition procurement method, the process was accessible to various suppliers, especially those seeking to expand their international footprint by engaging with the British Council in facilitating educational service improvements. Businesses with expertise in managing research and development projects and a track record of working within public sector educational frameworks would find this contract particularly suitable for fostering growth and acquiring further experience in complex, international assignments.

## Notice

BC26-80 Improve Education Services Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031226-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,507 |
| Lots value | £128,507 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £133,266 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPROVE EDUCATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2026 at 17:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031226-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008451-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031226-2026
  6th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008451-2026
  30th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13485

## Notice URLs

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

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