Tender

Transportation services for Exams - UAE

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting an open procurement process to secure transportation services across the United Arab Emirates. This tender invites bids for transporting furniture and equipment from a warehouse to various venues and back in alignment with exam schedules. The procurement is at the 'Tender' stage, with proposals being accepted until 5th January 2026. This contract, valued at £30,000 with a gross value of £40,000, is set to commence on 15th January 2026 and can potentially be extended by two years over the initial period ending in January 2028. The tender is classified under the 'Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver' and falls within the services industry category.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transportation services within the UAE. With the British Council being a reputable international organisation, securing this contract could serve as a strategic partnership, enhancing business credentials and fostering expansion opportunities. Companies with the capability to provide reliable, high-quality transport services on a recurring basis would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Open competition allows businesses to register and submit their proposals electronically, making accessibility straightforward for potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation services for Exams - UAE

Notice Description

The British Council in UAE is looking for a local company for transporting the furniture and equipment form a warehouse to different venues and back across UAE. This will be a recurring service based on test dates which will be shared at a later stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085802-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Imane Oumlil
Contact Email
imane.oumlil@britishcouncil.org.ma
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

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