This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 16:18

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 19:57

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 13:47

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government classifications in the United Kingdom, recently awarded multiple contracts for the provision of transport services in Colombia. The tender, titled "AM_1203 Transport Services Colombia," falls under the industry category of general transport services and had its competitive process concluded by June 2026. The procurement process was conducted openly, under a below-threshold competition framework. Contracts were formally signed on 1st June 2026, with active engagements extending until May 2029, potentially renewable for an additional year, with a total gross value of approximately £94,800. The procurement was completed to provide specialised transport services across Bogotá D.C. and other national destinations in Colombia.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for growth in the transport services sector, particularly for large-scale firms with the capability to deliver extensive logistics solutions across Colombia. Companies like Cabify Empresarial SAS and Mi Aguila Transportes SAS, which operate on a large scale, are well-suited to compete in this domain, as evidenced by their successful award of contracts under this tender. The contract conditions, with emphasis on legal capacity, operational capacity, and pricing, make it particularly advantageous for businesses that can demonstrate robust service delivery and competitive cost structures. The open, below-threshold competition environment invites transparency and fairness, creating an attractive platform for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the Latin American market.

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Notice Title

AM_1203 Transport Services Colombia

Notice Description

Transport Services for Colombia Operation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056832-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,788 Under £100K
Lots Value
£76,788 Under £100K
Awards Value
£94,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£77,004 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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(THE)
Additional Buyers

BRITISH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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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
2
Supplier Names

CABIFY EMPRESARIAL

MI AGUILA TRANSPORTES

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