Tender

Events Management Services - Libya

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 07:16

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is seeking bids for a project titled "Events Management Services - Libya". This procurement falls under the services sector with a focus on event services, as indicated by the CPV code 79952000. The estimated value for this tender is £625,000 to a gross amount of £750,000. The procurement is at the 'Tender' stage, and it is open to competition under a below-threshold procedure. Interested parties should note the key deadline for enquiry submissions by 8th June 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 21st June 2026. The contract period initiates on 1st September 2026 and runs until 31st August 2029, with a potential one-year extension.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in events management, particularly those with the capacity to manage end-to-end logistics and delivery for a diverse events portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating high-quality, consistent experiences across various stakeholders stand to benefit from this procurement. The open competition allows for more accessible entry, encouraging a wide range of competitors, particularly those adept at leveraging competitive bidding for strategic partnerships and cost savings. This could prove to be an excellent chance for businesses seeking to expand their reach internationally, especially in the Middle Eastern market.

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Notice Title

Events Management Services - Libya

Notice Description

This tender seeks a strategic partner to manage the end-to-end logistics and delivery of our events portfolio. By centralising events management, we aim to leverage competitive bidding, achieve significant cost savings, and ensure a high-quality, consistent experience for all stakeholders and partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 3 years with an option for an extension for up to an additional 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046726-2026
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
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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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