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Event production and logistics support agency, 21st CS project

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 07:54

Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for event production and logistics support services under the 21st Century Schools – Phase II project. The procurement was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, involving the delivery of services for Coding Challenge events scheduled in May 2026 and March 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia. The contract was signed on 8 May 2026 and spans from 11 May 2026 to 11 May 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The awarded contract, valued at £24,972 GBP, falls under the services category specifically for event services as per the CPV classification 79952000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the event services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in production and logistics support. Companies that possess experience in managing large-scale educational or technology-focused events are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The procurement method was designed to foster open competition, encouraging a broad range of suppliers to participate. This provides an excellent avenue for businesses to form connections and establish a foothold in public sector projects, promoting visibility and enabling growth in international event management projects.

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Notice Title

Event production and logistics support agency, 21st CS project

Notice Description

Delivery of event production and logistics services for two Coding Challenge events, organized in May 2026 and March 2027 as part of the 21st Century Schools - Phase II project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possibility to extend one time, for an additional one-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068add
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052112-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
£39,840 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,972 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 2027 1-2 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
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
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

OLAF&MCATEER

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