Planning

International & Domestic Courier Services-APAC

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 14:52

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is planning a procurement process for "International & Domestic Courier Services-APAC," focusing on Asia Pacific countries. This contract, tagged under the services industry category, particularly courier services (CPV code 64120000), involves multiple lots where providers can bid on one or more. Located in London, the British Council acts as the contracting authority. The process is in the planning stage, with an expected award period starting on 27th July 2026 and running until 26th July 2029, with potential for extension. Interested vendors must express their interest by 17th April 2026, and enquiries can be made until 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed is a competitive flexible procedure, intended to ensure quality, service capability, and best pricing.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for vendors in the courier services industry, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Businesses capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective courier solutions across Asia Pacific can leverage this to secure substantial contracts, potentially across multiple lots and British Council entities. The estimated contract value stands at GBP 6.7 million net, indicating a lucrative opportunity for eligible providers. With an emphasis on service quality and flexibility to bid for different lots, businesses with strong logistics networks and competitive pricing strategies would be well-suited for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International & Domestic Courier Services-APAC

Notice Description

This requirement is for International & Domestic Courier Services for Asia pacific countries in which there would be different lots for each country. Service provider and vendor can choose to bid for services for a single or multiple lots. The chosen supplier/s may have to get in to single or multiple British Council entity level contracts across Asia Pacific countries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract will be extended for 1 plus 1-year basis supplier performance and business requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f963
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084489-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Praveen Singh Bisht
Contact Email
praveensingh.bisht@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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