Tender

AM_988 Venue for Study UK Pop-up in LA

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting an open tender process for sourcing a venue in Los Angeles to host the Study UK Pop-up event, as part of the Greater Together campaign in collaboration with GREAT and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). This event is slated for May 2026, with the venue required to host between 150 and 200 participants while providing comprehensive event logistics services. As the procurement falls below the threshold, it promotes open competition for suitable services. Key dates include the tender closing on 9th December 2025 and the enquiry period ending on 5th December 2025. The procurement method in this tender stage involves electronic submissions through a designated portal, enhancing accessibility for potential suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in event management and installation services, particularly those with expertise in meeting stringent venue conditions and providing high-quality logistics solutions. With quality and experience valued alongside venue conditions, companies with a proven track record in handling mid-sized events in the US may find this an ideal opportunity for engagement. The contract, valued at £60,000 grossing up to £65,850, provides businesses a chance to bolster their portfolio by influencing global initiatives, thereby contributing to business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AM_988 Venue for Study UK Pop-up in LA

Notice Description

Source a venue to host a Study UK event in Los Angeles, California, scheduled for May 2026. This event is part of the Greater Together campaign, led by GREAT and the FCDO. We require a venue that can accommodate 150-200 attendees and offers integrated event logistics services, ideally all in one place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079905-2025
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 20254 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026 30 days
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(THE)
Contact Name
Mauricio Zapata
Contact Email
mauricio.zapata@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
+573103302110

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

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