This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 09:19

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to establish a Global Event Management Platform, aiming to standardise the process of organising in-person, hybrid, and virtual events across multiple countries and departments. This procurement falls under the industry category of event services and cultural event organisation services. The procurement method is open competition below the threshold, indicating broad access for participation. The awarded contract is valued at £152,303, with a signed date of 30 March 2026 and is active from 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2027. The British Council is headquartered at 1 Redman Place, Stratford, London. The tender initially opened for submissions on 18 December 2025, with the submission deadline on 19 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in event management platforms, particularly those with capabilities in supporting varied formats such as webinars. Businesses well-equipped to deliver a holistic event management process and reduce fragmentation in tools and procedures should find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. It signals potential long-term engagement with the British Council through its renewable contract provisions, spanning annually for up to three additional years. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, providing a competitive landscape that favours businesses demonstrating strong methodologies and functionally comprehensive platforms.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Global Event Management Platform

Notice Description

We are looking for a single event management platform that can support the delivery of in-person, hybrid and virtual events as well as webinars across multiple countries and departments, and can help us standardise the event management process and reduce the current fragmentation of tools and processes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial term of 1 year, with an option for an extension for up to an additional 3 years in annual (1 year) increments that will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039002-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£152,303 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Additional Buyers

BRITISH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CVENT EUROPE

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f8c3-2026-04-29T10:19:41+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-29T10:19:41+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f8c3",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHTN-1551-GCQH",
            "name": "British Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHTN-1551-GCQH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Redman Place",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E20 1JQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Aung Thein",
                "email": "Aung.Thein@britishcouncil.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.britishcouncil.org",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-RC000060",
            "name": "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "RC000060"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PHTN-1551-GCQH"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Redman Place, Stratford,",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E20 1JQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Waishan.kwan@britishcouncil.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.britishcouncil.org/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-08434196",
            "name": "CVENT EUROPE LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "08434196"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PVWD-4459-GNLX"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5 New Street Square",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "EC4A 3TW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "jdennett@cvent.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.cvent.com/",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-RC000060",
        "name": "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "RFP1030737",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Global Event Management Platform",
        "description": "We are looking for a single event management platform that can support the delivery of in-person, hybrid and virtual events as well as webinars across multiple countries and departments, and can help us standardise the event management process and reduce the current fragmentation of tools and processes.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79952000",
                        "description": "Event services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79952100",
                        "description": "Cultural event organisation services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 180000,
            "amount": 150000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-19T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-05T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 180000,
                    "amount": 150000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-02-13T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2027-02-12T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-12T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The contract will be for an initial term of 1 year, with an option for an extension for up to an additional 3 years in annual (1 year) increments that will be reviewed on an annual basis."
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "Methodology and Approach, Mandatory Requirements, Functional Requirements, Non-Functional Requirements, Commercial"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "L-1",
                "documentType": "technicalSpecifications",
                "description": "MyProcurement",
                "url": "https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration"
            },
            {
                "id": "084228-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084228-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-12-18T11:00:22Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-08434196",
                    "name": "CVENT EUROPE LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "79952000",
                            "description": "Event services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-03-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-30T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "1+1+1"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 182765,
                "amount": 152303,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-03-30T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "039002-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039002-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-29T10:19:41+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}