Tender

MY69ARTS102025 - SoundScape Music Symposium and Masterclass Series - 2025

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for the "SoundScape Music Symposium and Masterclass Series – 2025", which falls under the industry category of event services. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates set between 26th and 28th November 2025 in Karachi, Pakistan, at Acton Garden and The British Council Library. The tender is part of an open competition procurement method with a submission deadline on 10th November 2025 at 18:59 GMT. This opportunity is set to commence on 20th November 2025 and conclude by 19th January 2026, with a contract valued at £56,000 GBP net.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in event management services, particularly those with experience in organising large-scale symposia and masterclass series. Businesses with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality, methodologically sound, and commercially viable event solutions will be well suited to compete. The British Council seeks a balance between cost and quality, as evidenced by award criteria giving 40% weight to the commercial aspect and 60% to quality metrics. The chance for international exposure through collaboration with a prominent public authority offers further potential for growth and partnership avenues for UK and international firms alike.

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Notice Title

MY69ARTS102025 - SoundScape Music Symposium and Masterclass Series - 2025

Notice Description

SoundScape Music Symposium and Masterclass Series - 2025. The event is on 26,27 and 28 November 2025 at Acton Garden and The British Council Library, Karachi.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068753-2025
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
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 19 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Moiz Khalid
Contact Email
moiz.khalid@britishcouncil.org.pk
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

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