TNE Alumni Research: Support, Engagement and Role of Alumni UK
The contract covers the design and delivery of a mixed-methods research programme examining the support, engagement and needs of UK transnational education (TNE) alumni, and the role Alumni UK could play in strengthening engagement with them. The buyer is the British Council, a public-sector organisation that supports international cultural relations and educational cooperation, delivering the work through its Alumni UK programme. The supplier will review existing evidence and external literature, survey British Council country colleagues, conduct focus groups or interviews with UK higher education institutions and local TNE partners, survey TNE alumni across approximately five markets, and undertake cross-market analysis. Required outputs include a comprehensive final report and presentations for internal and external audiences, with possible follow-on dissemination or research work. The contract value is not specified, and the duration is not stated beyond an optional one-year extension; delivery regions are also unspecified. The key qualification requirement is the demonstrated capability to design and deliver robust primary and secondary mixed-methods research, including international stakeholder and alumni engagement.
Buyer: British Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £60k
- Bids close: 29 Oct 2026
- Location: Hackney and Newham
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 19 Nov 2026 to 30 Apr 2027
- Category: Research and development consultancy services (73200000)
From the official notice
The British Council (through Alumni UK) is seeking a research consultancy or research organisation to design and deliver a programme of primary and secondary mixed-methods research into the support, engagement and needs of UK transnational education (TNE) alumni, and the role Alumni UK could play in strengthening engagement with this group. The study covers approximately five TNE markets, combining a review of existing evidence and external literature, an internal survey of British Council country colleagues, focus groups/interviews with UK HEIs and local TNE partners, and a survey of TNE alumni, followed by cross-market analysis. Deliverables include a comprehensive final report and presentations for internal and external audiences. There is potential for further follow-on work (e.g. further dissemination or a subsequent research phase) depending on the findings, though this is not yet confirmed.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 29 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £60k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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