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ITT for Rent a Car Services Pakistan LF66BSS102025

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 07:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Rent a Car Services in Pakistan, under the title "ITT for Rent a Car Services Pakistan LF66BSS102025". This tender, classified under the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement method selected is a competitive flexible procedure, known for its selectiveness, and the total estimated contract value is set at £950,000 gross, with a net value of £760,000. Key dates to note include the expression of interest deadline on 3rd August 2026, and the award period concluding on 27th August 2026. The framework agreement is initially planned for two years, starting on 15th September 2026, with potential extensions of up to three additional years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation industry, specifically those specialising in car hire services with a chauffeur, to expand their operations within the Pakistani market. The selective and competitive nature of the procurement process favours well-established companies capable of meeting the quality and price criteria outlined in the tender documentation. Businesses equipped with a reliable fleet and experienced drivers will be well-suited to bid successfully and benefit from this international contract opportunity with the reputable British Council, potentially leading to further future agreements as the framework allows for extension and re-opening phases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for Rent a Car Services Pakistan LF66BSS102025

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking proposals from your organizations for Rent a Car Services Pakistan. For details, please refer to attached documents. It has all the required scope of work, specifications, timescales, instructions for responding along with standard terms & conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063892-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2028 2-3 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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