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Provision of Books for General English Courses for Gulf Countries (KSA/ Kuwait/ Qatar/ UAE/ Bahrain)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2025 at 08:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of books for general English courses, specifically targeting the Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain. This procurement, categorized under printed books, including school books and textbooks, is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. The tender, with an ID of ITT1024972, is accepting submissions until 18th July 2025, following the close of the enquiry period on 4th July 2025. The project will subsequently enter the award phase, expected to conclude by 23rd July 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, subject to extensions based on performance.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those supplying educational materials and books, to grow their engagement in the Gulf region. With a contract value reaching over £302,000, the opportunity is well-suited for suppliers with the capacity to deliver high-quality educational resources at a competitive price. Companies specialising in curriculum-based content and having logistical capabilities to serve multiple geographic locations efficiently would find this tender particularly beneficial. The open procedure allows for wide participation, and businesses equipped to offer both quality and cost-efficient solutions could enhance their market presence through this engagement with the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Books for General English Courses for Gulf Countries (KSA/ Kuwait/ Qatar/ UAE/ Bahrain)

Notice Description

The supplier will provide the requested titles at a fixed unit price when ordered by the British Council: Personal best- unlock basic skills, Personal Best A1 & Personal Best A2. The supplier will provide for the British Council centre in Gulf countries (KSA/ Kuwait/Qatar/UAE/ Bahrain).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032450-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

22111000 - School books

22112000 - Textbooks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£302,150 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£302,150 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alazar Moges
Contact Email
alazar.moges@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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