Tender

Travel Agency for Exams Uzbekistan

BRITISH COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 12:58

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18 Nov 2025 at 17:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority within the sub-central government, is inviting tenders for a "Travel Agency for Exams in Uzbekistan". This tender falls under the industry category of travel management and business travel services. The project involves providing services to the British Council's Exams department in Uzbekistan. Currently, in the tender stage, it follows an open competition procurement method. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 1st December 2025 and the closing of the tender period on 16th December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and may run until the end of 2027, with a possible extension to 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for travel agencies, particularly those with expertise in travel management and business travel services, to expand their operations internationally. The substantial contract value in UZS suggests significant business potential. Agencies adept at providing high-quality, cost-effective travel management services will be at an advantage given the award criteria focusing on quality, methodology, and commercial aspects. Participating businesses must register electronically and adhere to the procurement process specified by the British Council, making it an excellent opportunity for firms looking to establish or enhance their presence in Central Asia.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Agency for Exams Uzbekistan

Notice Description

Travel agency for Exams department at British Council's Uzbekistan office

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077238-2025
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
£1,104,169,881 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,104,169,881 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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