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08 Jul 2026 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting proposals for a service provider to supply printing, marketing, and promotional goods in Libya, under the tender titled "Printing, Marketing, and Promotional Goods Service Provider in Libya." This contract is part of an open procurement process aimed at supporting the British Council's programmes, events, outreach, and visibility requirements across various portfolios, such as Non-Formal Education and English and School Education. The tender is currently active, with key phases including an enquiry period ending on 14th July 2026, and submissions must be received by 23rd July 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £115,000, is a single-supplier framework agreement with a start date of 16th August 2026, extending potentially until 30th June 2030. The procurement process is being handled through an open competition below the threshold, facilitated via a supplier self-registration on the British Council's MyProcurement portal.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the industry categories of printing, branding, and marketing services to expand their operations into the Libyan market. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations classified as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to apply, benefiting from the framework's suitability provisions. With a focus on quality, methodology, and commercial proposals, businesses that demonstrate a strong capability in delivering high-quality and creative solutions will find this project an excellent avenue for growth. The framework agreement approach allows the selected supplier to engage directly with the British Council's offices in Tripoli and provide services at multiple strategic locations across Libya, thereby enhancing their market reach and network.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Printing, Marketing, and Promotional Goods Service Provider in Libya

Notice Description

The British Council Libya is seeking to appoint one qualified service provider through a single-supplier framework agreement for the provision of printing, branding, marketing, and promotional goods services. This will support programme delivery, events, outreach, and visibility requirements across multiple portfolios, including Non-Formal Education, English and School Education (ESE), and Exams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option for an extension for up to an additional one (1) year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063893-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42962200 - Printing press

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 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
Postcode Area
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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