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UK_ 810 Events Management, British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the management of the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, under a single supplier framework. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure being used to select the supplier. The tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on exhibition, fair, and congress organisation services, as well as catering services. The estimated contract value is 440,000 EUR. The location of service delivery is Venice, Italy. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 9th September 2026 and the award period ending on 1st October 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 15th October 2026 and conclude on 15th October 2030. Interested parties must register via the British Council's MyProcurement portal, with submissions allowed in English.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in events management and related services, especially those with operational capability or partnerships in Italy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. This contract could serve as a significant project for companies capable of providing venue sourcing, supplier management, and on-the-ground event services in Venice, aligning with the cultural prestige of the Venice Biennale. The emphasis on inclusive participation and technical capability makes this an enticing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the international cultural events sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_ 810 Events Management, British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Notice Description

As per the documents. A single supplier framework will be established Small and Medium Size Enterprises and VCSE organisations are encouraged to bid for the procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c519
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064075-2026
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£377,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£377,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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