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Published 22 Jul 2026, 08:44 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Design & Delivery of the UK Erasmus Youth Consultation

Official notice

Authority: British Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Research & Development (R&D) (73)Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: UK
Published estimate£72,000£72,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 7 Aug 2026
Contract term 6 moends 26 Feb 2027 · up to 31 Aug 2027 with extensions · starts 24 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The British Council is seeking to appoint a single supplier to design and deliver a UK-wide youth consultation to inform the implementation of the Erasmus+ Youth programme following the UK's reassociation to Erasmus+ in 2027.

The supplier will deliver a mixed-methods consultation combining quantitative and qualitative research with young people involved in youth organisations or youth initiatives aged 13-30 across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, alongside engagement with youth organisations and key stakeholders.

The consultation will generate evidence and practical recommendations to support the UK National Agency in developing inclusive implementation, outreach, communications and participation approaches.

The contract is expected to run from August 2026 until February 2027

CPV: Market research services · Research consultancy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 6 moSMEPublished value£72,000
Contract period: 24 Aug 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 (6 mo) · up to 31 Aug 2027 with extensionsValue: £72,000 exc. VAT · £72,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The British Council reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to six (6) months and/or procure additional related services from the appointed supplier. Such services may include additional analysis of consultation findings, supplementary reporting, stakeholder engagement activities, dissemination and communications support, and other services directly related to the Erasmus+ Youth Consultation project.
73210000 Research consultancy services79310000 Market research services

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Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
22 Jul 2026, 08:44 BST
Last source update
22 Jul 2026, 08:44 BST
Authority reference
RFP1035691
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-068946
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Market research servicesResearch consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d064 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: TCS TAP eSourcing
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free
Submission deadline
7 Aug 2026, 14:00 BST
Clarification deadline
24 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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Timeline

22 Jul 2026 → 24 Aug 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published99 days ago
    22 Jul 2026, 08:44 BST
  2. Clarification questions by96 days ago
    24 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  3. Submission deadline83 days ago
    7 Aug 2026, 14:00 BST
  4. Contract starts66 days ago
    24 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    22 Jul 2026, 08:44 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: RC000060 · GB-PPON: PHTN-1551-GCQH 1 Redman Place, Stratford,, London, London, E20 1JQContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

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Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

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