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Published 9 Jun 2026, 09:38 BST

Official UK procurement notice

UK_1420 Internationalisation Learning Cohorts

Official notice

Authority: British Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Final published estimate£102,500initial estimate £135,000 · exc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 31 Jul 2026
Contract term 8 moends 17 Apr 2027 · up to 16 Jun 2027 with extensions · starts 21 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Development consultancy services · Social research services · Specialist training services · Training seminars

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 8 moSMEVCSEPublished value£102,500
Contract period: 21 Aug 2026 – 17 Apr 2027 (8 mo) · up to 16 Jun 2027 with extensionsValue: £102,500 exc. VAT · £123,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Contract duration is eight Months (8) with an option for an extension for up to an additional 2 months, if required.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Please consult documentation

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
9 Jun 2026, 09:38 BST
Last source update
30 Jun 2026, 16:49 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-054077
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Development consultancy servicesSocial research servicesSpecialist training servicesTraining seminars
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b070 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: TCS TAP eSourcing
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free
Submission deadline
31 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
Clarification deadline
13 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

9 Jun 2026 → 21 Aug 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published140 days ago
    9 Jun 2026, 09:38 BST
  2. Latest notice published119 days ago
    30 Jun 2026, 16:49 BST
  3. Clarification questions by105 days ago
    13 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Submission deadline88 days ago
    31 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
  5. Contract starts67 days ago
    21 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 9 Jun 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    9 Jun 2026, 09:38 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    16 Jun 2026, 10:26 BST
    UK4
  3. Deadline moved to 31 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
    16 Jun 2026, 10:26 BST
    +1 days · was 30 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
  4. Tender notice published
    30 Jun 2026, 16:49 BST
    UK4
  5. Published value updated to £102,500
    30 Jun 2026, 16:49 BST
    was £135,000
Published amendments (1)

A change has been made to Total Value in this notice: Excluding VAT changed from £135000.00 to 102500.00 Including VAT changed from £162000.00 to 123000.00

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: RC000060 · GB-PPON: PHTN-1551-GCQH 1 Redman Place, Stratford,, London, London, E20 1JQContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

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