Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
British Council
1 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
UK
Contact person: Brian D'Mello
E-mail: brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.britishcouncil.org
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Registered Charity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Market Engagement for Higher Education Experts
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Higher Education (HE) Consultant Expression of Interest Exercise The British Council is seeking expressions of interest from HE experts with relevant thematic and geographical experience who might be interested in working with us on programmes and projects. Please note that this market engagement does not commit the British Council to select any expert and/or candidate. Themes include: addressing barriers in HE, system strengthening, teaching and diagnostics, curriculum & teaching materials and financing in HE institutions. You must have considerable experience in international HE and technical assistance in an advisory capacity. See Expression of Interest form for further details.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Higher Education (HE) Consultant Expression of Interest Exercise The British Council is seeking expressions of interest from HE experts with relevant thematic and geographical experience who might be interested in working with us on programmes and projects. Themes include: addressing barriers in HE, system strengthening, teaching and diagnostics, curriculum & teaching materials and financing in HE institutions. You must have considerable experience in international HE and technical assistance in an advisory capacity. See Expression of Interest form for further details.If you are interested in expressing and interest for this opportunity, please login at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil and register your details and then follow the steps below.If you or your company is already registered, please log in and the follow the steps belowFrom the home screen, click on7. Log in8. Click on Tenders9. Click on Current Tenders10. In the search field input the tender name Consultancy Market Engagement or BC/03766 and press Enter11. Click on View Details12. Click on Express InterestYou will then have access to the documents
II.2.14) Additional information
The British Council may follow up with candidates to discuss their expression of interest further and we plan to run a formal tender exercise in due course. Details of how to participate in the tender will be shared at the appropriate time with those who have expressed interest in this market engagement. Please note that this market engagement does not commit the British Council to select any exp
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/07/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/02/2025