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 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_Study UK Campaign: Research and evaluation
Reference number
BC/01968
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79310000 - Market research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The research and evaluation required for the Study UK campaign consists of two lots. The first lot will require a thorough and robust evaluation of the Study UK campaign with a return on investment analysis. Evaluating financial impact is required and we are also keen for the appointed bidder to evaluate the social and wider impact of the campaign for this study. Lot 2 consists of two studies. The first study requires evaluating the effectiveness of the Great/ Study UK campaign in terms of encouraging prospective international students in our priority markets to choose to study in the UK. The second study is required to understand the impact of Brexit on prospective EU students’ perceptions of studying at a UK higher education institution.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Evaluating the impact of the Study UK campaign
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79310000 - Market research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 will require a thorough and robust evaluation of the Study UK campaign with a return on investment analysis. Evaluating financial impact is required and we are also keen for the appointed bidder to evaluate the social and wider impact of the campaign for this study
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
9
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract awarded will start at the beginning of October 2021 until the end of June 2024 with an option for an extension for up to an additional year
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Research with prospective EU students
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79310000 - Market research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 consists of two studies. The first study requires evaluating the effectiveness of the Great/ Study UK campaign in terms of encouraging prospective international students in our priority markets to choose to study in the UK. The second study is required to understand the impact of Brexit on prospective EU students’ perceptions of studying at a UK higher education institution.
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
9
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract awarded will start at the beginning of October 2021 until the end of June 2024 with an option for an extension for up to an additional year.
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.1.8) 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
20 September 2021
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 September 2021
Local time
10:30am
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. If you are already registered please log in and locate the tender before expressing an interest and get access to the 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
Country
United Kingdom