Tender

Travel management service for Venue staffs (non-permanent workers)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 03:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open procurement process for a "Travel management service for Venue staffs (non-permanent workers)" in the context of VN Exams. This tender, under the category of travel management services, targets service providers located in London, UK. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase with a closing date for submissions set for 12th June 2026, following an enquiry period ending 13th May 2026. The overall contract value is estimated at £320,000 and the service must commence on 1st July 2026, lasting until 30th June 2030. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions in English.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the travel management sector, particularly those specialising in providing high-quality service and cost-effective solutions. Firms capable of delivering superior social value, quality methodology, and commercial viability are well-suited to compete for this contract. The predetermined evaluation criteria value both quality and cost equally, providing a balanced platform for innovative and competitive service providers to showcase their capabilities. Engaging in this public procurement process can position businesses for growth by establishing a partnership with a reputable public authority like the British Council.

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Notice Title

Travel management service for Venue staffs (non-permanent workers)

Notice Description

Travel management service for Venue staffs (non-permanent workers) in VN Exams

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042201-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 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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