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EC/NB_Mail-Notifications

BRITISH COUNCIL

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18 Apr 2025 at 09:10

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "EC/NB_Mail-Notifications" in the UK. The contract involves pipeline relaying works and falls under the 'works' industry category. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The contract period is set from 1st May 2025 to 31st December 2025, with a gross value of £26,750. Key dates include the scheduled date for future signature on 19th April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in pipeline relaying or related works. The direct procurement method implies a streamlined process without competition, favouring businesses prepared to quickly mobilise and deliver the required services within the stipulated timeline. Companies capable of providing efficient and effective mail notification systems will find this contract particularly suitable for fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC/NB_Mail-Notifications

Notice Description

Test for mail notifications in EC, NB. Test ITT being named as RFP in EC. Test UK6 button in award page after award approval. Test duplicate attachment issue fix.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050544
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016083-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45231113 - Pipeline relaying works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Fname149633 MName149633 Lname149633
Contact Email
kevin.dumbarton@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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