Tender

Online Events Production

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 21:27

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a supplier to provide production and logistical support for approximately 40 online events across its Arts, English & Schools, and Education portfolios. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the legal basis referenced as UK legislation 2023/54. The industry category falls under cultural event organisation services, with a geographic focus on Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Jamaica, and Peru. Interested suppliers must submit their responses via an open competition procurement method by 31st August 2025. Any enquiries need to be made by the 22nd of August 2025. The contract period is slated to commence on 29th September 2025 and may extend up to 27th September 2027, with possible renewals until 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the cultural event production industry to expand their operations by collaborating with the British Council. The opportunity is particularly suitable for companies specialising in digital event logistics and production, offering competitive pricing and high-quality service. The contract, valued at approximately 200,000 GBP per two-year term, allows for scalability and the possibility of renewal, enabling long-term partnership potential. Companies with international experience and capability in servicing multiple countries simultaneously will be well-positioned to compete for this project.

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Notice Title

Online Events Production

Notice Description

TheBritishCouncilAmericasseeksasuppliertoprovideproductionandlogisticalsupportforapproximately40onlineeventsacrosstheArts,English&Schools,andEducationportfolios.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Each two-year contract will feature a cap of 200,000 GBP. Suppliers should be aware that this cap may or may not be reached as payments will be made per service and managed by requesting teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049664-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Fernanda Boullosa
Contact Email
fernanda.boullosa@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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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