Tender

Online application taxi services in Rwanda (Kigali City)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 07:17

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is inviting bids for a tender titled "Online application taxi services in Rwanda (Kigali City)." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on application service providers and transport systems consultancy services. The contract location is Kigali City, Rwanda. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open procurement method, facilitating broad participation. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 19th December 2025 and the tender submission deadline set for 12th January 2026. The contract, with a value of £48,000 GBP gross, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and is expected to run until 31st December 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in application developments and transport system consultancy. The project requires high-quality delivery, with evaluation criteria heavily weighed towards both quality and commercial aspects—38% and 40% respectively. SMEs capable of innovative technology deployment in transport services and those experienced in the Rwandan market may find this opportunity highly suitable. The tender process offers a transparent, competitive environment aimed at harnessing creative solutions that can contribute to enhancing public transport systems through digital applications.

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Notice Title

Online application taxi services in Rwanda (Kigali City)

Notice Description

Appointment of a service provider for the Online application taxi services in Rwanda (Kigali City)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f14a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080849-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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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

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