Award

Event organization

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 11:39

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 14:07

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 06:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the British Council, involved the title "Event Organization" under the services industry category, focusing on event management, accommodation, and transport services for the AELLCA project events in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The British Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government classifications based in London, completed this tender process through an open competition method below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Homeland Agency of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, with the contract period running from 17th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at $32,000, was signed on 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and logistics, particularly those with capabilities in organising large-scale events across international locations. SMEs like the Homeland Agency made successful bids and illustrate that well-prepared small to medium-sized enterprises can effectively compete in this space by demonstrating efficient service capabilities and competitive pricing. The contract's framework agreement offers room for business continuity and expansion within the specified region and sector, making it an attractive prospect for firms aiming to solidify their presence in the Central Asian market.

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Notice Title

Event organization

Notice Description

Event management, accommodation, airport transfer services for the AELLCA project events in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069682-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

55520000 - Catering services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Suzan Dogru Asik
Contact Email
suzan.asik@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
1
Supplier Name

HOMELAND AGENCY

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