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UK_1569 Complement or competition - UK TNE versus student mobility

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council is looking for suppliers for research work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, up to 18 months with extensions, starting 15 October 2026.

Bids close at 10am, Friday 2 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 2pm, Thursday 24 September 2026
Bids by: 10am, Friday 2 October 2026

How bids are scored

Experience and Knowledge 20% · Methodology and approach 30% · Social Value 10% · Commercial 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Tender documents

Tender documents

What the notice says

A insight research looking at the future of work in priority markets for the UK HE sector, to support UK HE stakeholders in decision-making surrounding transnational education in priority markets. Primary research in priority markets to be conducted by the contractor and a formal report and presentation be produced as key outputs.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 4 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £50,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 2pm, Thursday 24 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

17 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088163-2026

About the buyer

British CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 088163-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.