Scope
Description
The British Council is seeking additional information regarding goods and/or services available in the market that could meet the requirements outlined below. We welcome insights into your capabilities and experience; however, please note that this RFI is not intended to require the development of substantial new material. Rather, it offers an opportunity for you to demonstrate how your existing goods and/or services can address our specified needs.
The British Council is recommissioning the Global Evaluation Framework and seeks evaluation suppliers for application to join the framework and relevant specialist lots within.
At this stage we are not looking for a detailed plan or delivery proposal as this will be requested at the Request for Proposal/Invitation to Tender stage (if any). However, it would be helpful if you could also provide an indicative estimate of cost (not a quotation) and likely timescales required to deliver the project described above.
We Anticipate that this contract will be for 3 years subject to 3years +2 years extensions.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £16,000,000 excluding VAT
- £19,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 September 2026 to 14 September 2029
- Possible extension to 16 September 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 January 2026
Engagement process description
The British Council will be holding a market engagement event about the framework with interested suppliers on the 27 January 2026. If you are interested in registering for the market engagement event or would like to express interest in applying to join the framework, please go to the British Council MyProcurement portal and submit the supplier response document https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Companies House: RC000060
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place, Stratford,
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Nashwan Mohammed
Email: nashwan.mohammed1@britishcouncil.org
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government