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15 Jul 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of a training venue, accommodation, and related services for its Supervisors Training under the RISE Project. This tender, titled "Provision of Training Venue for Supervisors Training," falls within the services industry category, specifically hotel accommodation services. The tender was conducted under a limited procurement method, suitable for below-threshold contracts, indicating a restricted competition framework. The contract, awarded to "RI&B for construction and development," is set in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, specifically in Ramallah, targeting delivery between 15 July 2026 and 15 August 2026. Key procurement milestones include the award date of 7 July 2026 and the publication of the contract notice on 15 July 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating in the hospitality and service provision sector, particularly those that specialise in hosting large-scale training events and conferences. Hotels, conference centres, and service providers offering comprehensive event hosting solutions, including accommodation and catering, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities. The focus on a limited competition procurement method implies that entities with established track records and existing relationships with the British Council may gain an advantage, promoting business stability and potential expansion through such governmental collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Training Venue for Supervisors Training

Notice Description

The British Council invites quotations from qualified hotels, conference centres and service providers to provide venue, accommodation, catering and related services for the Supervisors Training under the RISE Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066578-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RI&B FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

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