Tender

RFP for Provision of Ground Transportation in South Africa

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently seeking proposals for the provision of ground transportation services across major city centres in South Africa. The tender, titled "RFP for Provision of Ground Transportation in South Africa," falls under the road transport services industry category. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open competition method, allowing for wide participation. Interested businesses have until 30th June 2026 to submit their proposals. The contract, with a gross value of ZAR 100,000, will commence on 1st August 2026 and is set to run until 31st July 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. The British Council, based in London, is the buying organisation overseeing this process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in logistics and transportation services to establish or expand their presence within South Africa. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria of the tender. With technical evaluations given a 60% weight and financial evaluations accounting for 40%, businesses with a keen focus on quality service delivery and competitive pricing stand a strong chance of winning the contract. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field, offering businesses of varying sizes the chance to compete and potentially contribute to their growth by building a prominent client portfolio with an esteemed organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Title

RFP for Provision of Ground Transportation in South Africa

Notice Description

The British Council would like to request a proposal for the provision of transportation services across major city centres in South Africa including but not limited to Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu- Natal, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055636-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 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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