AwardedAwarded 7 January 2026

UK_908- Study UK Course Search Tool

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council awarded IT and software work to Studyportals Limited on 7 January 2026.

The notice gives a value of £720,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 10 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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

What the notice says

Study UK is looking for a supplier to provide, integrate, maintain and further develop a comprehensive search solution that continues to meet the evolving needs of international students and UK institutions alike. The solution can be delivered either as white-labelled hosted pages or as an API, with either appropriately branded and tailored to our needs.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Studyportals Limited (SME)
2 bids received
£363,250
Awarded 7 January 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 070607-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 001287-2026

About the buyer

British CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

327

Awards

173

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From notice 070607-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 November 2025, last updated 8 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.