Tender

Hotel Accommodation and Meetings & Events

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the Tender stage for a contract titled "Hotel Accommodation and Meetings & Events" in Lebanon, with a procurement category under Hotel Services (CPV: 55100000). The contract is seeking agreements with 4-star or above hotels across several locations, including Beirut, Batroun, Bekaa, Broumana, Saida, Tripoli, and Tyre. The scope includes providing hotel accommodations, meetings & events services, and ensuring high standards in areas such as health & safety and hygiene. The tender method is an open procedure, with bids due by 24th February 2025, and the contract itself will run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027. The procurement is suitable for SMEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for qualified hotels to secure a consistent stream of business from the British Council. The framework agreements will enable the selected hotels to provide accommodation and event services for British Council employees and visitors, potentially leading to long-term collaborations. Hotels with robust capabilities in hospitality, meeting, and event management, and adherence to international service standards will find this tender highly attractive. Businesses that can offer competitive corporate rates and high-quality service offerings are well-positioned to benefit and grow through this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Hotel Accommodation and Meetings & Events

Notice Description

The British Council Lebanon is seeking to sign Framework Agreements with hotels as per the required locations (see below). Hotels should have 4 stars or above to be considered for this RFP. The agreements should cover hotel accommodation and meetings & events for British Council employees and visitors, their meal plans, as well as the right to use the services of the selected hotels for any number of visits and/or meetings & events during the contract period. The scope has been divided into 7 lots as stated below and suppliers can respond to one or more lots as per their capabilities: * Lot 1: Beirut * Lot 2: Batroun * Lot 3: Bekaa * Lot 4: Broumana * Lot 5: Saida * Lot 6: Tripolie * Lot 7: Tyr The services should include the below: * Meetings & Events * Hotel accommodation * A pleasant and comfortable stay for all visitors * Corporate rates and meal supplements (breakfast, lunch, dinner) * Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access in the guestroom and hotel public areas * Complimentary tea/coffee and water in guestroom * Security, catering, health & safety, food & beverage, and hygiene standards must be at the required standards and must meet the expectations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eabda278-f210-4cc8-a9ae-a09c8a9bbad4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da3154e-5550-4bbc-ad6c-7130eccc1af8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

55130000 - Other hotel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
MENA Procurement
Contact Email
menaprocurement@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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