Tender

EU_620 Hotel venues in Bucharest, Romania

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 15:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has initiated an open procurement process for hotel venues in Bucharest, Romania, with the title "EU_620 Hotel venues in Bucharest, Romania." This tender seeks the hire of up to three hotel venues to support their operations, including organising international exams, conferences, and staff meetings. The industry categories involved are hotel accommodation services and event services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 5th September 2025. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period closes on 20th August 2025. The contract will commence on 1st October 2025 and may extend up to three yearly extensions.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and events sector, particularly those located or operating in Romania. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable candidates to compete for this contract due to its below-threshold open competition nature. With a focus on 60% quality and 40% commercials in the award criteria, businesses that can maintain high standards in accessibility, security, and service provision stand a strong chance of success. Competing for this contract could significantly boost the visibility and prestige of successful bidders within the international examination and events sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EU_620 Hotel venues in Bucharest, Romania

Notice Description

TheBritishCouncilwouldliketoinvitetendersforthehireofvenuesandroomsforallouroperationsinBucharest.WiththistenderwewouldliketohaveuptothreehotelvenuesinBucharest.Inaregularbasis,withoutexcludingothercases,weorganisemultipleexaminations,sotherequestedservicesareconsideredakeyelementtoprovideourexaminationservices'highstandards.Inaddition,itisextremelyimportanttofindaprofessionalhotelproviderthatguaranteesthehighstandards,accessibilityandsecuritywhenitcomestoorganisinginternationalexams,conferences,andstaffmeetings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046690-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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

CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
Nektaria Theodoropoulou
Contact Email
nektaria.theodoropoulou@britishcouncil.gr
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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