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title: "UK_1420 Internationalisation Learning Cohorts"
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# UK_1420 Internationalisation Learning Cohorts

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b070

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## Summary

The British Council is inviting suppliers to participate in the tender titled "UK_1420 Internationalisation Learning Cohorts", which falls under the services category and involves development consultancy, social research, and specialist training services. This opportunity is specifically aimed at designing, updating, and delivering Internationalisation Learning Cohorts (ILC) as part of the Going Global Partnerships programme. The main objective is to facilitate online learning sessions for international higher education stakeholders. The tender is open for competition until 31st July 2026, with enquiries closing on 13th July 2026. It is an open procurement method focusing on suppliers from the United Kingdom, specifically located in London, with the contracting authority being the British Council, a public sub-central government authority.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in education and training services to expand their portfolio by engaging with an international audience. Businesses that excel in delivering educational content, organising seminars, and providing consultancy will find this contract particularly suitable, especially those equipped to deliver scalable programmes across diverse regions. With a contract value of £135,000 and the potential for a two-month extension beyond the initial eight-month period, this tender allows businesses to establish or strengthen partnerships within the higher education sector globally. The procurement process encourages electronic submissions, facilitating easier participation for a wide range of organisations.

## Notice

The British Council is seeking a supplier to design, update and deliver Internationalisation Learning Cohorts (ILC) as part of the Going Global Partnerships programme. The ILC programme brings together international higher education stakeholders to share best practice and build capacity in transnational education. Delivery will consist of facilitated online learning cohorts across multiple countries, with structured sessions, expert input and networking opportunities. The programme is scalable and supports strengthening international higher education systems and partnerships globally.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract duration is eight Months (8) with an option for an extension for up to an additional 2 months, if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056480-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2026 - 17 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | £135,000 |
| 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(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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80522000 - Training seminars

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 09:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056480-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 08:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054077-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056480-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054077-2026
  9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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