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For supply and delivery of Stationery to the British Council at UAE

BRITISH COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 03:08

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, acting as the contracting authority, has recently completed a tender process for the supply and delivery of stationery to its operations in the United Arab Emirates. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving various types of stationery products. The contract, awarded under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54, was competed using a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold and limited competition process. The contract began on 1st February 2026 and is set to run until 31st January 2029, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The award, finalised on 24th November 2025, was made to Super Stationery, a large-scale enterprise based in Dubai.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office supplies and stationery products. It underscores a particular interest for suppliers capable of delivering a wide range of stationery items, from basic paper goods to more customised products like printed stationery. Companies with established logistics capacity in the UAE would find this contract particularly advantageous, offering a stable three-year agreement with substantial potential revenue. Enterprises looking to expand their market presence or develop a partnership with a reputable buyer like the British Council could greatly benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

For supply and delivery of Stationery to the British Council at UAE

Notice Description

Appointment of a service provider for supply and delivery of Stationery to the British Council at UAE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f249
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081269-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery

30192700 - Stationery

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

30199600 - Dividers for stationery

30199700 - Printed stationery except forms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£193,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Selaelo Semenya
Contact Email
selaelo.semenya@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPER STATIONERY

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