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Event Management and Production Services - 50 Years in Saudi Arabia Campaign

BRITISH COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, is conducting a procurement process for "Event Management and Production Services – 50 Years in Saudi Arabia Campaign". This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically event services, with procurement occurring through an open competition method, noted as below threshold. The contracting process is presently active, with the submission period closing on 10th November 2025. Interested parties must complete submissions through the specified electronic portal. The project location is identified as London, while relevant work is tied to a campaign in Saudi Arabia. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2025 and may potentially extend until November 2027, subject to performance and funding.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in event management and production. Firms with a strong track record in creative and logistical implementation, particularly within international settings, may find themselves well-suited to compete. With a gross contract value of £60,000, this opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio into international markets and enhance their reputation through high-profile campaigns. Given the nature of the event, companies capable of managing culturally significant celebrations with adept resource coordination are positioned to leverage this contract for further business development and networking within both the UK and Saudi Arabia.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Management and Production Services - 50 Years in Saudi Arabia Campaign

Notice Description

The British Council seeks to contract a capable event management and production service provider to deliver the creative and logistical implementation of the 50 Years in Saudi Arabia Campaign

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 Months with an option for an extension for up to an additional 12 months subject to performance, continual need and availability of funds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068554-2025
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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