Tender

Provision of Hotel Accommodation for the Examinations Department, Nigeria

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of Hotel Accommodation for the Examinations Department, Nigeria." This procurement falls under the services industry category focusing on hotel accommodation services. The primary location involved is Nigeria, and the process is being managed from London, UK. The procurement method used is an open competition, classified as below threshold. Key dates to note include the tender closing deadline on 22nd June 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 13th June 2026. The entire contract is valued at £157,800 and spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with a potential for extension up to a further 24 months.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality or accommodation services, particularly those with strong logistics and operations capabilities to support regional coverage in Nigeria. Companies with experience in providing accommodation solutions for corporate or government needs would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement process encourages a wide range of suppliers, thereby offering new avenues for businesses to grow their market reach and establish a strategic partnership with the British Council. Interested suppliers must register electronically through the British Council MyProcurement platform to participate.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hotel Accommodation for the Examinations Department, Nigeria

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking comprehensive regional coverage across Nigeria to provide accommodation services for the exam's operations team

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended for another 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055707-2026
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£157,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£157,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 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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