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Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Distribution of Teacher Learning Materials in Malawi," is managed by blueTree Group B.V., based in England. This process falls under the industry category of road transport services and seeks to procure logistics services for distributing learner workbooks and teacher guides to public primary schools across Malawi. The current stage is the Tender stage, with a closing date for tenders set on 17th July 2026. The contract period will commence on 28th July 2026 and conclude on 4th September 2026. The procurement method employed is a competitive procedure with negotiation, specifically a selective process above the threshold. The total estimated contract value is £80,000.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for logistics service providers, particularly those with experience in educational materials distribution and capabilities in cross-border operations in Africa. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand into the educational sector in Malawi. The structured procurement method allows for negotiation, providing suppliers the chance to tailor proposals that align with their strengths and innovations, thus fostering potential business growth and establishing long-term partnerships with the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

Distribution of Teacher Learning Materials in Malawi

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to invite suitably qualified and experienced logistics service providers (the "Supplier" or "Tenderer") to submit proposals for handling and distribution of Learner workbooks and Teacher Guides to all public primary schools across all districts in Malawi for Term 1 and Term 2 of the 2026/2027 academic year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df038a1f-97e5-455c-8204-167b32425f4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dce76ad-e371-47fa-bc82-6813d0255f15
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 3 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUETREE GROUP B.V.
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRELADE
Postcode
JE3 8AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Channel Islands

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Channel Islands
Electoral Ward
L99999999
Westminster Constituency
L99999999

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