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Teaching and Learning materials

BRITISH COUNCIL

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01 Mar 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of teaching and learning materials, focusing on goods delivery to 102 public schools and curriculum design for PRESETT Institutions in Uzbekistan, as well as other Central Asian nations such as Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Under the award stage, Zar Donish LLP has been selected as the supplier for this tender. Key details include a contract period beginning on 12 February 2026 and ending on 11 February 2028, with the possibility of a renewal for an additional 12 months. This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category, with a legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and a total contract value of 1,668,220,000 UZS. The procurement method is classified as 'Below threshold - unknown'.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the production or distribution of educational materials, printed books, and teaching supplies, particularly those with capabilities to operate in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Companies similar to Zar Donish LLP, which is a large-scale supplier, will find it advantageous to engage with this contract given their logistical capabilities and market reach. Businesses in the educational sector can leverage this procurement to broaden their market presence and enhance sales opportunities by fostering strategic partnerships in the region.

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Notice Title

Teaching and Learning materials

Notice Description

Procurement of learning and teaching materials for 102 public schools in Uzbekistan and curriculum design materials for PRESETT Institutions in Central Asia countries Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan involved in the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065eea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018183-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

39162110 - Teaching supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,668,220,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2028 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ZAR DONISH

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