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Tender for learning materials for English Language teaching and Learning in Schools Colombia

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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08 Sep 2025 at 15:23

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, functioning as a sub-central government public authority based in London, has concluded a procurement process titled "Tender for learning materials for English Language teaching and Learning in Schools Colombia." The tender falls under the education and training services industry category, with the objective of creating a framework agreement to supply English language learning materials to schools in Colombia. The process utilised an open procedure and was completed with official contract signing on 29th August 2025. This tender stands out due to its inclusion of a 1-year extension option, with contracts commencing on 12th September 2025 and potentially extending until 12th September 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses operating within the publishing and educational technology sectors. Companies with a strong portfolio of educational materials, including textbooks and digital learning tools, will find this tender particularly aligned with their services. Given the framework's allowance for one or more suppliers, both larger organizations and SMEs within Colombia or with a foothold in delivering educational services in international markets can participate and potentially secure a critical role in shaping English educational resources in Colombian schools.

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Notice Title

Tender for learning materials for English Language teaching and Learning in Schools Colombia

Notice Description

This tender aim to establish a framework agreement with one or more qualified suppliers from the publishing or educational technology sectors to provide English language teaching and learning materials in printed and/or digital formats. These may include textbooks, readers, educational software, platforms, or other digital tools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055dab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054790-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£444,537 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£444,537 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Additional Buyers

BRITISH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Beatriz Calderon
Contact Email
beatriz.calderon1@britishcouncil.org, ukame.procurement@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

BOOKS AND BOOKS

RICHMOND

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