Tender

Travel Agency Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has launched a tender process for procuring comprehensive business travel management services in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, labelled under travel agency and business travel services categories. This contract is part of a selective competitive flexible procedure and aims to award a framework agreement to up to four suppliers. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 29th April 2026. Relevant parties must submit inquiries by 8th April 2026, while the awarding period ends on 15th June 2026. The contract period is intended to start on 19th June 2026, running initially for one year but with options for renewal up to 2031. This tender represents an above-threshold opportunity in the UK, particularly suited to service providers in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

Businesses involved in travel agency operations, transport support services, and related business travel services can greatly benefit from this tender. It provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises, particularly those with a legally registered presence in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, to partner with the British Council. The award criteria emphasise quality, commercial pricing, and a robust methodology and approach, making this suitable for companies with an established online booking platform and 24/7 support. This tender could lead to significant growth by expanding service offerings in the regions and fostering long-term collaborations through potential contract renewals. Interested companies should demonstrate their technical expertise and economic stability to be highly competitive in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Travel Agency Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

Notice Description

The supplier must have an active registered company in the bidding country. The purpose of this tender is to procure comprehensive and cost-effective business travel management services for the British Council in Uzbekistan.

Lot Information

Uzbekistan

Travel Agency, Support and Management Services for Uzbekistan

Renewal: 1-year initial contract, with up to four extensions of 12 months each by mutual agreement

Kazakhstan

Travel Agency, Support and Management Services for Kazakhstan

Renewal: 1-year initial contract, with up to four extensions of 12 months each by mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028234-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,008,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,008,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2027 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
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

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