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AM_888 Colombia Printing & Delivery guides

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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13 Jan 2026 at 18:19

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority in London, has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "AM_888 Colombia Printing & Delivery guides." This process involved the provision of printing, storage, and distribution services for pedagogical materials, focused on the printing paper industry category. The procurement process was conducted under limited competition, specifically designed for contracts below the threshold. The process reached its award stage, with the contract running from 18th November 2025 to 30th April 2026. The contractual value was set at £51,120, with a gross amount of £63,112.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and delivery services, particularly those with capabilities in international distribution given that the delivery addresses are in Colombia. Large-scale suppliers, like Panamericana Formas e Impresos S.A., the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the scale and scope of services required. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and services below the established procurement threshold can benefit from participating in similar opportunities, contributing to their growth and establishing strategic partnerships with public authorities like the British Council.

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Notice Title

AM_888 Colombia Printing & Delivery guides

Notice Description

Printing, storage and distribution services for pedagogical material

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060529
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002881-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30197630 - Printing paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 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
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

PANAMERICANA FORMAS E IMPRESOS

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