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AMMEX1_Diego Olavarria 2026 DC

British Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 20:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Dec 2025 at 15:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Oct 2025 at 11:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 13:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has completed a selective procurement process using a competitive flexible procedure for translation services in Mexico. The tender, titled "AMMEX1_Diego Olavarría 2026 DC," involves the provision of translation services for three entities under the Council’s operations in Mexico. The contract was awarded on 27th January 2026, following its initial tender invitation in late 2025. The procurement process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract period set from 15th January 2026 to 15th January 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. The main industry category for this tender is services, specifically focusing on translation services, and occurs in Mexico.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in translation services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive services to meet the requirements of international entities like the British Council. Large-scale translation service providers, especially those with capabilities to handle legal and diplomatic content, are well-suited to compete. The already awarded contract to 'Diego Olavarria - Fonema Colectivo' reflects the potential for substantial financial contracts in the GBP currency, further indicating lucrative possibilities for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AMMEX1_Diego Olavarria 2026 DC

Notice Description

Mexico - translation services for 3 entities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d436
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007341-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£261,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£261,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£261,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£45,124 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
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

Diego Olavarria - Fonema Colectivo

Further Information

Notice Documents

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