Tender

Travel Agency UZB

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 19:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently engaged in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Travel Agency UZB," aimed at procuring travel agency services for its office in Uzbekistan. With the procurement method being open competition below threshold, the industry falls under the category of travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services. The procurement is taking place within the United Kingdom, originating from 1 Redman Place, London. The tender process began in late October 2025, with the enquiry period set to conclude on 1st December 2025, followed by the tender's submission deadline on 15th December 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £240,000 gross, is expected to commence on 1st January 2026 and may extend until the end of 2028 if renewed.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly suited for businesses in the travel management and tourism services sector keen on expanding their client base through public sector contracts. The criteria set for awarding this contract, split into components of social value, quality, and commercial considerations, suggest that agencies with a strong emphasis on quality service delivery and robust commercial offerings would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that excel in delivering services with both social and economic impact may find this opportunity especially appealing, providing a platform to enhance their market presence and engage with a recognised public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Agency UZB

Notice Description

Travel agency for British Council's office in Uzbekistan

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069575-2025
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 20252 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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
Fernanda Boullosa
Contact Email
fernanda.boullosa@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

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