Tender

Events Production and Management Services - Qatar

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 09:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage for procuring "Events Production and Management Services - Qatar." This open competition seeks a strategic partner to manage logistics and delivery of its events portfolio, with the industry category being event services. The procurement is organised as a below-threshold, open methodology, and is categorised under services. The procurement process, with an expected contract value of £104,166.67, has a submission deadline set for 30th May 2026. The successful contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2028, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years. The project will be primarily based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and logistics, particularly those with experience in international settings such as Qatar. Companies in the event services sector can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and solidify a relationship with a notable public authority like the British Council. With its preference for strategic partnerships, the British Council is likely seeking firms that can demonstrate a high level of organisational prowess and innovation in event management. This contract presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses aiming to increase their market presence in international and government-oriented projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Events Production and Management Services - Qatar

Notice Description

This tender seeks a strategic partner to manage the end-to-end logistics and delivery of our events portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two years with an option for an extension for up to an additional 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069444
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042324-2026
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
£104,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£104,166 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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