Tender

EU_1306 - ESP IT Outsourced Services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is actively seeking to outsource IT support services as described in their tender titled "EU_1306 - ESP IT Outsourced Services." This opportunity falls within the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, and Internet support, and is located in Spain. As a sub-central government public authority, the British Council has initiated this procurement process through an open competition method, as indicated by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The current tender stage is active, with key dates including the tender period deadline on 31st March 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 27th March 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to expand their market presence by partnering with a prestigious organisation like the British Council. Companies with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and support can potentially grow their business by delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. The open competition nature of this procurement process ensures that small and medium enterprises, alongside established providers, can compete effectively. With an estimated contract value of EUR 40,000, this tender presents a viable growth path for businesses targeting international projects and establishing a footprint in Spain.

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Notice Title

EU_1306 - ESP IT Outsourced Services

Notice Description

British Council esta buscando un proveedor que pueda aportar servicios de soporte de IT segun las especificaciones definidas en el punto 7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067225
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026562-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 7 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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