Scope
Reference
UK_1201
Description
Please complete Confidentiality Agreement and return to Joshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org by the date stated on the agreement in order to access the documentation.
If unable to access the event, please email joshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org in order to receive it.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £207,720 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 April 2026 to 9 April 2027
- Possible extension to 8 April 2030
- 3 years, 11 months, 26 days
Description of possible extension:
3 1 year extensions (1+1+1).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call off contracts will be awarded through direct award on a ranking or via a mini competition.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
23 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
Or alternatively by contacting Joshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Award Criteria | Award criteria is available in the tender documentation. |
Quality |
Weighting description
Please consult documentation for award criteria.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Companies House: RC000060
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place, Stratford,
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Email: joshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government