Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Council
1 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
Contact
Brian D'Mello
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Registered charity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UK_2021_Active_Citizens_UK Master Facilitator Consultancy Group
Reference number
BC/01780
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Master Facilitators sit at the core of the Active Citizens programme, they embody and demonstrate the values and principles that we hold as an organisation, and as the face of the programme at many external events they are responsible for the development of key programme stakeholders who initiate lasting community change, in turn allowing the Active Citizens programme to grow and thrive. They are required to support programme delivery through delivering training and capacity workshops, support the development of programme strategy and writing content evaluations and contributing to research.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Master Facilitators sit at the core of the Active Citizens programme, they embody and demonstrate the values and principles that we hold as an organisation, and as the face of the programme at many external events they are responsible for the development of key programme stakeholders who initiate lasting community change, in turn allowing the Active Citizens programme to grow and thrive. They are required to support programme delivery through delivering training and capacity workshops, support the development of programme strategy and writing content evaluations and contributing to research. We are looking for individuals with the following skills and experience:- A depth of experience working in varied (and often sensitive) international contexts, including fragile and conflict affected states. - Minimum 10 years’ experience designing and facilitating community development workshops in an international context, with an acute understanding of how development programmes are created, delivered and evaluated. - Exceptional intercultural dialogue skills, with demonstrable ability for both supporting and developing civil society stakeholders and influencing senior leadership in order to meet objectives. - Experience writing and editing content for programme toolkits- Expertise in at least one of the social development themes of the Active Citizens programme (Arts for community development /Social Enterprise/Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding/Youth/Gender Equality/Disability Inclusion/Climate Action). - Extensive knowledge of active citizenship and how positive change happens at the individual and community level.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 3 year (36 months) with an option for an extension for up to an additional 1 year (12 months)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 9
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
N/A
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
3 June 2021
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
3 June 2021
Local time
2:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Suppliers who wish to express an interest and take part in the tender process will be required to register on our e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil.Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and `means of proof` will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT. The British Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.Bidders will be required to register on British Council`s e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. Expression of interest will give access to the tender documentsOnce registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and `means of proof` will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
British Council
London
E20 1SQ
Country
United Kingdom