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WE_848 office stationery and kitchen supplies Azerbaijan

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 11:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

07 Oct 2025 at 09:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 13:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has concluded a procurement process titled "WE_848 office stationery and kitchen supplies Azerbaijan," focused on sourcing essential office stationery for operations in Azerbaijan. The process falls under the goods category, initiated via an open competition method, and concluded with an award on 4th November 2025. The contract, valued at £35,108 with an overall gross amount of £42,130, spans from 5th November 2025 to 26th October 2029. The procurement was conducted under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, involving an active tender status initially declared on 3rd October 2025, with the final tender period closing on 27th October 2025. The contracting process took place in London, United Kingdom, with the stationery delivery address specified in Azerbaijan.

This contract primarily presents opportunities for large-scale suppliers of office stationery seeking to expand their geographical reach to Azerbaijan. The open competition procurement method ensures an equitable platform for qualified vendors to secure contracts, fostering business growth through sustained engagements with reputable organisations like the British Council. Suppliers specialising in high-quality commercial stationery products are well-suited for this contract, given the requirement for reliable supply chains that meet the operational needs of the British Council's offices and associated teaching centres. Participating vendors are encouraged to ensure compliance with the specified commercial standards, as proficient delivery in this initial engagement could pave the way for further tendering opportunities and expanded collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WE_848 office stationery and kitchen supplies Azerbaijan

Notice Description

Sourcing and procurement of essential office stationery items required for the daily operations of the office.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071563-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30192700 - Stationery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£38,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,108 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 26 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wing Hung
Contact Email
winghongkeith.hung1@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

OFFICE LINES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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