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22 Jun 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is actively seeking comprehensive business travel management services for its operations in Brazil through an open procurement process. This tender, titled "AM_1116 - Travel Services for Brazil," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on travel agency and management services. The British Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is the buying organisation. Key dates to note include the submission deadline on 17th July 2026, with the contract award period concluding by 20th July 2026. The travel services must have a registered company presence in Brazil, with a mandatory active Tax Payers ID (CNPJ).

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in travel management, aiming to expand their services to an international client like the British Council. Companies that have the infrastructure to provide both online and offline services, and those with an active presence in Brazil, will be well-positioned. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The total estimated contract value is GBP 350,000, with options for yearly extensions, which could provide stable growth opportunities for the chosen business partner. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, allowing wide competition and access.

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Notice Title

AM_1116 - Travel Services for Brazil

Notice Description

Comprehensive and cost-effective business travel management services for British Council in Brazil. MANDATORY to have a registered company in Brazil with active Tax Payers ID (CNPJ).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058703-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

63515000 - Travel services

63516000 - Travel management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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