Tender

Training Venue and Meal Services in Kisumu, Kakamega, Mombasa, and Turkana County, Kenya

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 May 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located in London, UK, is initiating an open procurement process for "Training Venue and Meal Services" in several Kenyan counties, including Kisumu, Kakamega, Mombasa, and Turkana. The procurement is categorised under "Event services" and falls within the services main procurement category. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period closes on 15th May 2026, and the tender period concludes on 25th May 2026. The contract for selected suppliers is set to commence on 8th June 2026, with the possibility of a renewal for up to three additional months.

This tender offers significant business development opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in hospitality and event planning services. The contract value, estimated at GBP 127,542, reflects substantial demand for quality and methodological expertise, as evidenced by award criteria prioritising quality (40%) and commercial considerations (50%). Enterprises with robust capabilities in managing events and catering, particularly in the specified locations in Kenya, will find this tender particularly suited to their business expansion aims. The British Council facilitates supplier self-registration through its MyProcurement platform, ensuring an accessible and transparent procurement process.

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Notice Title

Training Venue and Meal Services in Kisumu, Kakamega, Mombasa, and Turkana County, Kenya

Notice Description

The British Council would like to request a qualified service provider for Training Venues and Meals Services in Kisumu, Kakamega, Mombasa, and Turkana County, Kenya

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option for an extension for up to an additional three (3) months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044326-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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
£127,542 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£127,542 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
25 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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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