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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring Event Management Services, aimed at contracting two or more companies to provide these services across Egypt, and occasionally outside the country. This procurement, classified under the 'Event services' category, is valued at £360,000 and is conducted through an open procedure. Interested parties must note key dates, such as the deadline for tender submission on 5th August 2026 and the enquiry period which ends on 19th July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 15th October 2026, lasting until 14th October 2028, with the possibility of a one-year renewal. The procurement is led by the British Council based in London, with a focus on ensuring quality and methodological approach in service delivery.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those with the capability to operate in diverse geographical locations such as Egypt. Companies with robust methodologies and a keen focus on delivering high-quality services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process not only opens a pathway for businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector but also allows for greater visibility and credibility through association with a reputable organisation like the British Council. The open procurement method encourages competitive bidding, ensuring that all qualifying businesses have a fair chance to secure the contract.

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Notice Title

Event Management Services

Notice Description

British Council in Egypt is seeking to appoint two or more events management companies to provide services throughout Egypt and of occasion outside Egypt

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c640
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064154-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 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
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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