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title: "Erasmus+ External Experts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8f9"
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# Erasmus+ External Experts

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8f9

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## Summary

The British Council, acting as the UK's National Agency for the Erasmus+ Programme, is conducting a procurement process titled "Erasmus+ External Experts" to establish a framework agreement for independent expert assessment services. This open procedure is targeted towards service provision in the evaluation consultancy and education and training sectors, located in the UK. The tender is currently active with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026, a tender submission deadline on 4th August 2026, and an anticipated award period completion by 10th September 2026. The total estimated contract value is £397,425 GBP, with the contractual framework being open until 30th November 2032, subject to renewal every three years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in evaluation consultancy and education services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, given the nature of the open framework scheme. Participation in this project can provide both contractual and reputational growth for businesses that can demonstrate superior expertise and availability. The flexible framework anticipates that work will be allocated based on merit and the absence of conflicts of interest, making this a viable opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their foothold in public sector consultancy and evaluation services.

## Notice

The British Council, acting as the UK National Agency for the Erasmus+ Programme, is conducting a procurement exercise to establish a pool of external experts to provide assessment services. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a multi-candidate framework agreement ("Experts Pool") for the provision of independent expert assessment services. Appointed Experts will be commissioned on a call-down basis to undertake: - Assessment of Erasmus+ grant applications; - Assessment of interim and final beneficiary reports; and - Associated evaluation and quality assurance activities. Services must be delivered in accordance with: - The Erasmus+ Programme Guide. - The Erasmus+ Guide for Experts; and - National Agency processes and procedures. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any volume of work. Work will be allocated based on expertise, availability, and absence of conflicts of interest.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework will be refreshed every 3 calendar years until the conclusion of the framework in 2033. Framework 1: 2026 - 2029 Framework 2: 2029 - 2032 Framework: 2032 - to conclusion of 8-year total framework period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065716-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £397,425 |
| Lots value | £397,425 |
| 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

- 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

- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065716-2026
- 10 Jul 2026 at 16:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065359-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065716-2026
  13th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065359-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
  British Council procurement portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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