TENDER FOR RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE CAPABILITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME – UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
British Council – Research Management Programme
Description
The primary objective of the research management capacity building programme is to onboard a highly specialised UK professional body or research management agency to co-design, contextualise, and co-deliver an international-standard research governance programme to enhance capability. The initiative aims to strengthen research management and governance frameworks.
Key requirements:
• Research governance programme design
• Capacity building and training
• International-standard framework
• Professional body or agency partnership
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Total value (estimated)
- £45,000 excluding VAT
- £54,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- October 2026 to March 2027
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 – Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 – Research consultancy services
- 79400000 – Business and management consultancy services
Contract locations
- Location not specified
Region: United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 September 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 September 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Programme quality and expertise | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Total cost | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Contracting authority
British Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
British Council,
London,
SW1A 2BN
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@britishcouncil.org
Region: UK – United Kingdom
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
Source: View original notice on Find a Tender Service
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