Tender

WE_1352 - Event production and logistics support agency, 21st CS project

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is actively seeking qualified suppliers for the provision of comprehensive event production and logistics services as part of the 21st Century Schools – Phase II project, specifically targeting two Coding Challenge events in Belgrade, Serbia. This procurement process is under the "Event services" category (CPV code 79952000) and follows an open competition method, classified as below threshold. The tender process, currently in the active stage, comes with a deadline for submissions on 4th May 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 30th April 2026. The contracting period for the successful bidder is set to commence on 11th May 2026 and continue until 11th May 2027, with the possibility to extend the contract for one additional year.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in event management and logistics, particularly those capable of managing international operations. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality and innovative event solutions will be well-suited to win this contract, as quality and methodology are weighted at 60% as part of the award criteria. With the potential contract value of approximately £49,800 and a renewable option for extending the partnership, firms capable of efficient commercial management will find this tender very attractive. The successful bidder will work closely with the British Council, a well-recognised public authority focused on promoting cultural and educational initiatives worldwide.

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Notice Title

WE_1352 - Event production and logistics support agency, 21st CS project

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking proposals from experienced and suitably qualified suppliers to provide end to end event production and logistics services for two Coding Challenge events to be delivered as part of the 21st Century Schools - Phase II project, that are to take place in Belgrade, Serbia in May 2026 and March 2027.

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/037671-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

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