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

BRITISH COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 04:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the British Council, entails the supply and delivery of stationery to its offices in the United Arab Emirates. This initiative falls under the goods category and has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 24th November 2025. The contract period runs from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029. The process follows a limited competition procurement method, specifically for transactions below the threshold. The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, is focused on securing printed stationery and related items as outlined in CPV codes such as paperbound registers and office forms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the stationery and office supplies industry, particularly those with experience in international delivery logistics. Companies like ALSAQR STATIONERY & OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, which has already been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited for such engagements due to their capacity to deliver goods to the United Arab Emirates in a timely and efficient manner. The total gross contract value is 203,280 AED, highlighting a lucrative venture for businesses looking to expand their footprint in international markets and establish partnerships with well-known institutions like the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084665-2025
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
SME

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
19 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ALSAQR STATIONERY & OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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