Award

Transportation service for a period of 36 months at UAE

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 08:42

Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, is engaging in a procurement process for transportation services in the United Arab Emirates. The process involves the provision of ground transportation over a span of 36 months, utilising an open procedure. This contract will commence from 1st May 2026 and end on 30th April 2029, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement stage has progressed to the award stage, with Classic Luxury Transport set to be the supplier, pending finalisation. The contract is valued at AED 247,973 with opportunities for potential renewal. This initiative reflects a completed tender process adhering to framework agreements, focusing on road transport services in the UAE.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the transportation sector, specifically those specialising in ground transport services. Given the procurement method of open procedure, SMEs and businesses with experience in international logistics are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Companies that can offer quality and price competitiveness, as reflected in the pre-existing award criteria, will have a strategic advantage. There is a need for a reliable service provider capable of adhering to the British Council’s standards while fostering strategic international expansion. Consequently, this provides an avenue for suppliers to establish long-term partnerships with a reputable public entity like the British Council.

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Notice Title

Transportation service for a period of 36 months at UAE

Notice Description

Appointment of a reputable supplier for the Ground Transportation in the UAE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027105-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£247,973 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CLASSIC LUXURY TRANSPORT

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