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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, acting as the buyer, has initiated the tender process for the "AM_1422 Creative Bootcamp ARTS Mexico" project, which seeks expertise in programme design, recruitment, and management for a creative bootcamp in Jalisco. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically business development consultancy services, and is valued at £36,450. The procurement follows an "open" method with below-threshold, open competition. The tender period ends on 1st July 2026, while any enquiries should be made by 19th June 2026. The contracting period is set to commence on 17th July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2027. The project is based in London, UK, with the legal basis rooted in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in creative programmes or international projects. Companies that align with the British Council's valued criteria such as methodology, experience, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and commercial viability stand to benefit. This contract allows businesses to showcase their expertise within the arts and culture sectors, potentially leading to further opportunities within the British Council’s network. The process also encourages participation by allowing electronic submissions via their MyProcurement platform.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AM_1422 Creative Bootcamp ARTS Mexico

Notice Description

Programme design, recruitment and management of UK experts for the Creative Bootcamp Jalisco

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b24b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054942-2026
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,450 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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