Uk_1003 Global Evaluation Framework Retender
Framework Description
The British Council's UK_1003 Global Evaluation Framework Retender is the organisation's main route for buying monitoring and evaluation consultancy worldwide, replacing its 2022 framework (Find a Tender notice 029825-2026). It has two lots and an estimated total value of £12 million excluding VAT. It was planned to start on 7 September 2026 and run to 7 September 2029, with options to extend up to 7 September 2032.
Context & Use Case
British Council programme teams around the world will use the framework to commission evaluations, evidence reviews and quality assurance on arts, education and English programmes. Lot 1 provides a helpdesk for quick quality assurance and technical advice. Lot 2 provides support-focused evidence and evaluation consultancy for larger pieces of work.
Scope of Services
Lot 1: Helpdesk for Quality Assurance and Technical Expertise Lot 2: Support-focused evidence and evaluation consultancy Monitoring and evaluation consultancy for British Council programmes worldwide
Lots
Lot 1 - Helpdesk for Quality Assurance and Technical Expertise; Lot 2 - Support-focused evidence and evaluation consultancy
Who Can Apply
Suits monitoring and evaluation consultancies and research organisations with international experience across multiple countries. The tender deadline was 18 May 2026, so new suppliers cannot enter this round. Unsuccessful bidders will need to wait for a future retender.
Buyer Benefits
A single global framework gives British Council teams quick access to approved evaluators, with quality standards and rates agreed up front. A helpdesk lot means small queries can be answered quickly. Buyers will value strong methods, cultural and country knowledge, practical findings that programmes can use, and value for money.
Next Steps
Bidders should watch for the award notice under reference 029825-2026 and prepare to mobilise for Lot 1 helpdesk requests or Lot 2 call-offs. Non-bidders should note the initial term to 7 September 2029 and potential extensions to 2032, and in the meantime look for evaluation work through other international development and research frameworks.
How Athena Can Help
Large evaluation frameworks like this reward clear methodology and named experts. If you are appointed, Athena's call-off proposal writing can strengthen your bids for individual evaluations with win themes and pricing.
If you missed the May 2026 deadline, our framework applications team can identify other evaluation and research routes open now, and our bid/no-bid assessment helps you plan for the next British Council retender, starting with an honest review of why this bid did or did not score.
