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23 Apr 2026 at 04:07

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority under the sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the "Order Form for Study UK Alumni Reception 2026" tender. Located in London, the contracting authority sought services in the event services category, specifically the organisation of reception events. The procurement method was below the threshold with unknown specifics, and the awarded contract has been active since 1st April 2026 with a contractual term ending on 31st July 2026. The procurement reached the contract award stage on 23rd April 2026, endorsed under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The project location is anticipated to be within the United Kingdom.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in event services to expand into international collaborations, especially for large-scale operations. The contract, valued at CNY 185,541.15, was awarded to a large-scale supplier based in Beijing, indicating the capacity for international suppliers to engage with UK-based public sector contracts. Businesses proficient in managing and executing significant public events, and those with the capability to coordinate across borders, would find this type of tender particularly advantageous for business growth in the public sector events industry.

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Notice Title

Order Form

Notice Description

Order Form for Study UK Alumni Reception 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068916
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036854-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,541 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

威迈思(北京)国际会议展览有限公司

Further Information

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