This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jul 2026 at 10:30

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council engaged in a public procurement process titled "EU_1038 - SSJ Drupal Bureau2025-6," classified under the services industry category, particularly focusing on adult and other education services. The buying organisation, British Council, is a public authority, sub-central government entity located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process began in the tender stage and transitioned to award and contract stages, where the selected supplier was the Drupal Bureau Partnership, a large-scale business based in Bristol. The contract was signed on 1st December 2025, with the implementation period ending on 30th June 2026. The legal framework for this procurement was based on UK legislation 2023/54, with the procurement method described as below threshold and of unknown specific type. The contract, however, was eventually terminated as its objectives were successfully completed by the termination date of 30th June 2026.

This procurement offered potential business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational services, particularly those equipped to handle projects involving adult education. Large-scale businesses with a focus on digital platforms and educational technology, like the Drupal Bureau Partnership, were well-suited to explore such tenders, given the specific service requirements and the geographical proximity that likely played a role in the selection. Engagement in such contracts can significantly benefit suppliers by adding to their portfolio of public sector projects and enhancing their reputation in the educational services space.

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Notice Title

EU_1038 - SSJ Drupal Bureau2025-6

Notice Description

Looking for a supplier as per business requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064605-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,276 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

DRUPAL BUREAU PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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