Award

AM_1203 Servicios de Transporte en Colombia

BRITISH COUNCIL

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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 under sub-central government, has completed an open procurement process for transportation services in Colombia titled "AM_1203 Servicios de Transporte en Colombia". The procurement falls within the transport services category and involves providing specialist motor transport services within Bogotá, D.C., or to any national destination. The award stage was reached with contracts effectively starting on 30th May 2026 and concluding on 29th May 2030, planned for completion through below-threshold open competition. Key milestones include future contract signature dates scheduled for May 2026. This tender is associated with a total procurement value of £94,800 GBP, divided across active contracts awarded to Cabify Empresarial SAS and Mi Aguila Transportes SAS, both large-scale Colombian suppliers.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specializing in transportation services, particularly those with capabilities in providing reliable and efficient motor transport within Colombia. Companies that hold expertise in handling extensive network operations and possess legal and operative capacities would be well-positioned to benefit. The British Council’s emphasis on price and operational capacity as main components of the award criteria highlights the chance for competitive pricing strategies paired with robust operational management to secure such contracts. The extension possibilities and considerable contract value ensure enduring business relationships and expansion capacity within the region, making it lucrative for large-scale transport service providers situated in Colombia.

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Notice Title

AM_1203 Servicios de Transporte en Colombia

Notice Description

Servicios profesionales de transporte terrestre automotor especial dentro de Bogota D.C y/o cualquier destino nacional

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038671-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 29 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
2
Supplier Names

CABIFY EMPRESARIAL

MI AGUILA TRANSPORTES

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