Tender

UK1180 Mentoring Feasibility and Pilot Design Support

  • British Council

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Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-009470

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-061566

Published 3 February 2026, 1:51pm



Scope

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.

Total value (estimated)

  • £40,000 excluding VAT
  • £48,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 2 March 2026 to 28 February 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 February 2029
  • 2 years, 11 months, 30 days

Description of possible extension:

Contract is subject to 2 periods of 12 month extensions

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Tender submission deadline

20 February 2026, 11:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

Supplier with higher score in the evaluation stage will be awarded


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Contracting authority

British Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH

1 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Nashwan Mohammed1

Email: Nashwan.Mohammed1@britishcouncil.org

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org

Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government