This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 09:53

Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed the procurement process for the "Event Management Governance Project Bangladesh," an initiative aimed at sourcing a financially sound vendor to manage various events under its E-Governance Project. The procurement, carried out under legal basis 2023/54 and following an open procedure, concluded with Asiatic Experiential Marketing Ltd. as the supplier. This contract, categorised under event services, involves activities in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and was documented as complete on 22nd June 2026. The contract, valued at approximately BDT 47,080,822, takes effect on 6th July 2026, with its initial term concluding on 31st December 2027, and potential extensions upon mutual agreement. The tender initially opened on 9th April 2026, with enquiries closing on 20th April and tenders accepted until 8th May 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative growth opportunity for large businesses specialising in event management, particularly those with experience in international projects. The significant contract value and need for a comprehensive management strategy are best suited for companies capable of delivering high-quality services with robust technical expertise, as evidenced by the outlined award criteria focusing 60% on technical considerations and 40% on pricing. As an open procedure, the process allowed for wide participation, with all final stage bids being from SMEs, highlighting competitive dynamics suitable for firms adept at large-scale, structured procurement engagements. The opportunity also underscores the potential for business expansion into South Asian markets, offering extended contracts upon successful initial execution.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Event Management Governance Project Bangladesh

Notice Description

British Council requires services of a financially sound vendor to provide and manage different events under E-Governance Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067eb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058383-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£226,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£226,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£47,080,822 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASIATIC EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING

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