Award

Travel Services

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:28

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 06:53

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, acting as a public authority within the sub-central government category, has completed the procurement process for travel services aimed at managing business travel requirements. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is primarily targeted at operations in Serbia. The open procurement method utilised an open procedure, concluding with the award and subsequent contract to Miross Doo, a large-scale supplier based in Belgrade, Serbia. Key services include flight booking, airport transfers, and accommodation management, with the contract period running from 15 September 2025 to 14 September 2027, and potential extensions up to 2029. The total contract value is 22,000,000 RSD excluding VAT, and the services are to be delivered in Serbia.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the travel management sector, specifically those that can offer comprehensive travel agency services and meet the British Council’s varied requirements efficiently. The focus on services such as travel tickets, airport transfers, and accommodation provides substantial growth potential for businesses with robust logistical and management capabilities. Companies that can deliver high-quality services while maintaining competitive pricing stand to benefit substantially. The involvement of large-scale suppliers like Miross Doo signals the demand for established businesses capable of handling extensive service agreements on an international scale.

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Notice Title

Travel Services

Notice Description

Agreement for management of travel services, including booking of flights, arranging airport transfer and meet and greet services and accommodation where required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05643c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014441-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£32,575,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2027 1-2 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

MIROSS

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