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Hotel accommodation and event services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 05:32

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has completed a public procurement process for hotel accommodation and event services in Kazakhstan. The framework agreement is particularly focused on Almaty and Astana, with the successful supplier being Astana Development Group LLP. The procurement process, categorized under services, reached the award and contract stage with completion on 3rd June 2026. The contract, worth £29,333.33, was signed on 9th April 2026, and covers a service period from 16th April 2026 to 15th April 2028, with potential extensions up to 2032.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in hotel services, hotel accommodation services, and hotel meeting and conference services. It's especially beneficial for those looking to expand into the Kazakhstani market or enhance their presence there. Large businesses such as hotel chains or event management companies would be well-suited for such engagements, offering avenues for substantial growth in collaborations with public authorities like the British Council.

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Notice Title

Hotel accommodation and event services

Notice Description

British Council Kazakhstan is entering into framework agreement with hotels in Almaty and Astana for accommodation and event services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052096-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTANA DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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