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WE_714 Creative Central Asia Network Event

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 13:03

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 08:49

Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WE_714 Creative Central Asia Network Event" has been completed by the British Council, a sub-central government public authority. This international event, aiming to foster leadership and collaboration in the creative and cultural economy, is scheduled for November 2025 in Uzbekistan. The procurement method used was an open, below-threshold competition. The contract, awarded to LLC MOC CREATIVE ORG on 23rd October 2025, is valued at £23,586 with a gross amount of £28,303, covering services related to event management. The British Council had set a procurement timeline that included a tender period closing on 22nd July 2025 and an earlier enquiry period that ended on 3rd July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the creative event services sector, particularly those experienced in cultural engagements and networking events in Central Asia. Companies with expertise in programme development, logistics management, and stakeholder engagement are well-suited to such opportunities. Engaging in this procurement process can aid businesses in gaining international exposure and partnerships, particularly in the UK and Central Asian markets. This initiative not only supports cross-border collaboration but also promotes the value of the creative economy, thereby serving as a platform for growth and networking in the arts and creative industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WE_714 Creative Central Asia Network Event

Notice Description

Creative Central Asia networking event is an annual British Council event which is delivered by the local partners in Central Asia. This FY the event will be held in November 2025 in Uzbekistan. We need to find a local partner who will deliver event and contract them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05547b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069727-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£23,586 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£23,586 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wing Hung
Contact Email
winghongkeith.hung1@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LLC MOC CREATIVE ORG

WING HONG KEITH HUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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