Published date: 14 August 2024

Last edited date: 14 August 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 9 September 2024, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Research services - 73110000

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

    • Research consultancy services - 73210000

    • Design and execution of research and development - 73300000

Location of contract

E20 1JQ

Value of contract

£0 to £200,000

Procurement reference

IT-117-3585-BC/03585

Published date

14 August 2024

Closing date

9 September 2024

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 October 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The British Council is seeking UK-based suppliers to support the implementation of the FCDO-funded Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia (AELLCA) programme. This initiative aims to enhance English language teaching and learning across Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan through several key activities over a 5.5-month period from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

In Uzbekistan, the supplier will focus on embedding continuous professional development (CPD) into the pre-service teacher training curricula. This involves training national curriculum writers to incorporate reflective practices and developing CPD training materials, which will be piloted in 20 institutions. Additionally, the supplier will introduce school-based CPD approaches in 100 schools, involving revising existing training materials, training CPD champions and consultants, and providing ongoing support and mentoring. A study tour to the UK will also be organized for 24 participants to enhance their understanding of CPD practices.

In Kazakhstan, the supplier will work to build the capacity of English Language Teacher (ELT) course designers. This includes designing and delivering a training programme for 20 course designers, supervising the creation of new ELT courses, and developing an ELT course design handbook.

Furthermore, the supllier will support the Ministry of Preschool and School Education in Uzbekistan in implementing a national CPD induction programme as per a Presidential Decree. This includes developing the programme's concept and content, training national trainers, and providing implementation recommendations.

Lastly, a scoping study will be conducted to map CPD practices and assess needs in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, culminating in recommendations for future interventions.

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Interested bidders can express interest through In-Tend, download tender documents and apply until 9 September 2024.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Suzan Dogru Asik

Address

1 Redman Place
Stratford
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

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Email

Suzan.Asik@britishcouncil.org