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Original Ebell of LA Contract

BRITISH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 20:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Nov 2025 at 18:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 14:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract entitled "Venue for Study UK Pop-up in LA" is managed by the British Council and falls within the services industry category, specifically event services. This contract is active under the open procurement method, designed for below-threshold competition. Located in Los Angeles, United States, the procurement has completed its award stage, with The Ebell of Los Angeles as the supplier. The total contract value stands at 75493.74 USD, covering the period from 12th March to 30th June 2026. The contract aims to engage a quality venue, providing opportunities for the Study UK Pop-up event, with the legal basis founded on the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender provides valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in venue management and event services, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale international events. SMEs might find this a fruitful engagement, given the below-threshold competition design and the prominence of the British Council as a buying organisation. Businesses with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality venue conditions, coupled with competitive commercial offerings, stand a high chance of succeeding due to the weighted award criteria favouring quality, experience, venue conditions, services, and commercial viability. The procurement encourages open submissions, enhancing the competitive landscape for all potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Original Ebell of LA Contract

Notice Description

Original Ebell of LA Contract v2.18.26 - British Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024869-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,493 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE EBELL OF LOS ANGELES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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