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Venue services, accommodation and travel agents Framework for British Council Bosnia and Herzegovina

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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11 Dec 2025 at 11:18

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03 Oct 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has procured services through an open tender process for a framework agreement concerning venue services, accommodation, and travel agents in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The framework is designed to run from November 2025 to October 2027, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services, as well as travel agency services. The procurement method used was open competition below the threshold. The British Council is the buying organisation, located at 1 Redman Place, London, UK, and the procurement was at the Award stage with related contracts being finalised on the 17th of November 2025.

This procurement process presents extensive opportunities for suppliers in the hospitality and travel sectors. Businesses specialising in venue services and accommodation, particularly those based or operational in Bosnia and Herzegovina, stand to benefit by participating in this framework. It is well-suited for both large-scale enterprises and SMEs that can deliver quality services as per the agreement terms, including travel management and hospitality services. Those suppliers able to provide comprehensive and competitive service packages will find substantial growth opportunities through this partnership with the British Council, ensuring a consistent demand over the contracted period with potential extensions.

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Notice Title

Venue services, accommodation and travel agents Framework for British Council Bosnia and Herzegovina

Notice Description

The British Council would like to request suppliers to submit applications for British Council's framework for venue services, accommodation and travel agents in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The framework will be active from November 2025 to October 2027 with the option of two further one year extensions.

Lot Information

Venue services and accommodation

This lot is to provide venue services for events including but not limited to, internal meetings, training sessions, workshops, and larger scale conferences and can be either face to face, virtual or digital, as well as accommodation services for hosting the guests

Renewal: 2x 12months optional extension

Travel agents

This lot is to provide all aspects of travel services for both international and domestics travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Renewal: 2x 12months optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081847-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Additional Buyers

BRITISH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Wai Shan Kwan
Contact Email
global.procurement@britishcouncil.org, waishan.kwan@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
5
Supplier Names

GRAND HOTEL BRISTOL (MOVENPICK HOTEL

LAKE HOSPITALITY, D.O.O D/B/A - COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SARAJEVO

TARCIN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

TERMALNA RIVIJERA D.O.O. ILIDŽA

TRAVEL CENTAR

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