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AM_1022

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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13 Jan 2026 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government framework of the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "AM_1022". This project was specifically aimed at organising an event for cultural leaders to explore governance models and sustainable strategies within the cultural and creative sectors. The contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold and without competition. The key procurement category is services, with a focus on event services. The event is to take place in Mexico, and the procurement process is at the Award stage as of 13 January 2026, following a contract signing on 9 December 2025. The contract, valued at £32,787 (gross), is active and set to conclude on 9 December 2026.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the cultural and event management sectors, particularly those experienced in international cultural collaborations. Companies that can effectively stage notable events, create engaging discussion platforms, and liaise with diverse cultural leaders will find this tender particularly advantageous. The awarded supplier, Centro de Capacitacion Diarq, exemplifies the type of large-scale, experienced organisation likely to succeed in such procurements. This contract offers potential business growth for firms keen on expanding their services into international event management and cultural dialogue facilitation, especially in regions like Mexico.

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Notice Title

AM_1022

Notice Description

Service provider able to deliver a high-level event where cultural leaders can discuss and explore governance models, fostering dialogue among different stakeholders, spaces for self-reflection, and the promotion of sustainable strategies for the cultural and creative sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060524
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002870-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,541 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 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)
Contact Name
Mauricio Zapata
Contact Email
mauricio.zapata@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
+573103302110

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

CENTRO DE CAPACITACION DIARQ

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