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Published 3 Feb 2026, 13:51 GMT

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UK1180 Mentoring Feasibility and Pilot Design Support

Official notice

Authority: British Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: IT Services & Software (72)Education & Training (80) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Published estimate£40,000≈ £40k / year · £48,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 20 Feb 2026
Contract term 1 yrends 28 Feb 2027 · up to 28 Feb 2029 with extensions · starts 2 Mar 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Alumni UK is planning a mentoring programme to support alumni and community engagement. To inform the design and implementation of a pilot programme, we require: 1.a small-scale feasibility study to evaluate demand, programme models, and 2. advisory services to guide the planning and strategic implementation of a small-scale pilot. The feasibility study will also include a scoping exercise to ensure the programme adds value to what universities already offer their international alumni, avoiding duplication of existing initiatives.

CPV: Education and training services · Project management consultancy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 1 yrSMEPublished value£40,000
Contract period: 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 (1 yr) · up to 28 Feb 2029 with extensionsValue: £40,000 exc. VAT · £48,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Contract is subject to 2 periods of 12 month extensions
72224000 Project management consultancy services80000000 Education and training services

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: Supplier with higher score in the evaluation stage will be awarded

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
3 Feb 2026, 13:51 GMT
Last source update
3 Feb 2026, 13:51 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-009470
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesProject management consultancy services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-061566 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
20 Feb 2026, 11:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/ ↗

Timeline

3 Feb 2026 → 2 Mar 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Tender notice published267 days ago
    3 Feb 2026, 13:51 GMT
  2. Submission deadline251 days ago
    20 Feb 2026, 11:00 GMT
  3. Contract starts241 days ago
    2 Mar 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    3 Feb 2026, 13:51 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

British Council

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

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender