---
title: "UK_1569 Complement or competition - UK TNE versus student mobility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07744a"
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# UK_1569 Complement or competition - UK TNE versus student mobility

Buyer: British Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07744a

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## Summary

The British Council is commissioning insight research into the future of work in priority markets for the UK higher education sector. The research will examine whether transnational education complements or competes with student mobility, supporting UK higher education stakeholders in making decisions about activity in those markets. The appointed supplier must conduct primary research in the relevant priority markets and produce a formal report and presentation as key outputs. This is a research services requirement, with delivery spanning the United Kingdom and the overseas priority markets identified in the procurement material. It will suit research agencies, higher education specialists and market intelligence providers able to investigate international education trends and turn findings into clear, decision-ready outputs for sector stakeholders.

The procurement has reached tender: the British Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries were due by 24 September 2026 at 13:00 UTC, and tenders were due by 2 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC, with electronic submission permitted. The contract is scheduled to run from 15 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with renewal permitted until 31 March 2028. The estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT, or £60,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on commercial price at 40%, methodology and approach at 30%, experience and knowledge at 20%, and social value at 10%. The competition is below the applicable threshold.

This opportunity suits suppliers with demonstrable experience and knowledge of the UK higher education sector, transnational education and student mobility, particularly where they can research international markets and assess future workforce or education trends. Strong candidates will be able to design and deliver primary research in priority markets, manage appropriate research activity across more than one geography, analyse findings rigorously and present them in a formal report and presentation. The evaluation places greater emphasis on methodology and approach than on experience alone, so bidders should be able to explain a credible research design, delivery plan and analytical method. Commercial competitiveness matters, while the assessment also rewards social value. Research agencies may be well placed to compete, including those with international market networks and higher education expertise.

## Notice

A insight research looking at the future of work in priority markets for the UK HE sector, to support UK HE stakeholders in decision-making surrounding transnational education in priority markets. Primary research in priority markets to be conducted by the contractor and a formal report and presentation be produced as key outputs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A insight research looking at the future of work in priority markets for the UK HE sector, to support UK HE stakeholders in decision-making surrounding t

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088163-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | 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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2026 at 12:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088163-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088163-2026
  17th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/login-supplier?tenant=BritishCouncil

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2sup/#/staticPreviewPage?eventUuid=d9432336-6d8b-4043-8547-cd7fcdce37f8
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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