Award

The China Annual Conference for International Education (CACIE)

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 09:54

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 07:12

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has completed its procurement process for the event titled "The China Annual Conference for International Education (CACIE)." This process was conducted under the procurement method of "direct," below the threshold and without competition. The award was announced on 28th August 2025, with a contract value of 551,388 CNY awarded to the China Education Exchange Association. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically event services, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 30th June 2026. The events associated with this tender are set to take place in China, reflecting the international nature of the conference and expo.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the events and education services sectors, particularly those with experience in international settings and without the restrictions of competitive tendering processes. The British Council's partnership with a large supplier like the China Education Exchange Association suggests potential collaboration and expansion possibilities for businesses specializing in large-scale educational events. Suppliers with a focus on cross-border services and cultural exchange programmes are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts, contributing to business growth through involvement in high-profile international events.

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Notice Title

The China Annual Conference for International Education (CACIE)

Notice Description

China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education (CACIE)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051831-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£551,388 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

CHINA EDUCATION EXCHANGE ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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