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AM_888 Colombia Printing and delivery guides

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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23 Dec 2025 at 18:09

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed the procurement process titled "AM_888 Colombia Printing and delivery guides" under the industry category of printing and related services. This contract involves the provision of printing, storage, and delivery services. Located at 1 Redman Place, Stratford in London, the British Council, functioning as the buyer, awarded the contract to Panamericana Formas e Impresos, a supplier based in Bogota, Colombia. The procurement process was conducted as a 'Below threshold - unknown' method and the contract award was finalised with the signing date on 17th November 2025, covering the period from 18th November 2025 to 30th April 2026, with a total contract value of £75,187 gross.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in printing and logistics services. Companies with expertise in managing cross-border delivery and possessing large-scale operation capacity could find such contracts particularly beneficial for growth. Due to the international component, businesses familiar with the regulatory environments and logistical considerations of operating in the UK and Colombia will be well-suited to contend in this market. Engaging in such public contracts could enhance a supplier's portfolio and strengthen their position within the public procurement domain internationally.

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Notice Title

AM_888 Colombia Printing and delivery guides

Notice Description

Printing, storage and delivery services for guides

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086021-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,182 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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)
Contact Name
Mauricio Zapata
Contact Email
global.procurement@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

PANAMERICANA FORMAS E IMPRESOS

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