Tender

Printing and Advertising Services for BC Qatar

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 May 2026 at 06:04

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is inviting bids for a procurement process titled "Printing and Advertising Services for BC Qatar." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to advertising material, and is being conducted through an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th June 2026, and potential suppliers should be aware that the award period will conclude on 25th July 2026. The contract will begin on 1st August 2026 and potentially extend until 31st July 2030, including renewal options. This procurement process serves an international scope with a focus on services needed in Qatar, offering a total contract value of £210,000, with £300,000 as the gross amount.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in printing and advertising services, particularly those with the capability to meet the technical and commercial criteria outlined by the British Council. With quality and cost each weighing respectively at 60% and 40% in award criteria, businesses with competitive pricing and superior technical offerings have a promising chance of securing this contract. The submission process is facilitated via the British Council's MyProcurement platform, encouraging electronic submissions in English, thereby opening avenues for suppliers experienced in international digital tender sites to expand their business operations into the Middle Eastern market.

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Notice Title

Printing and Advertising Services for BC Qatar

Notice Description

British council Qatar requirement for printing and advertising agencies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a262
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048325-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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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