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Contrato BC25-347

BRITISH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, London, initiated a procurement process titled "Contrato BC25-347", which has reached the award stage. This process involves a contract for English courses and travel to the UK for educators, classified under the services category within the travel agency sector. The procurement utilised a limited method, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The contract was signed on 7th January 2026, and it spans from 8th January 2026 to 30th April 2026, with a total value of £45,000. The primary location for this service is Colombia, focusing on educational services related to travel and tourism.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in travel agency services, particularly those capable of managing educational travel programmes. It is well-suited for large-scale enterprises such as "Agencia de Viajes y turismo Aviatur", who has been awarded this contract. Businesses in the travel sector offering comprehensive travel packages and with experience in managing international educational tours can leverage similar opportunities to expand their service portfolio and gain significant exposure through partnerships with high-profile organisations like the British Council.

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Notice Title

Contrato BC25-347

Notice Description

Curso de ingles y viaje a UK para docentes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014273-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 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
Contact Name
Mauricio Zapata
Contact Email
mauricio.zapata@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

AGENCIA DE VIAJES Y TURISMO AVIATUR

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