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16 Jul 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, under the buying organisation British Council, was focused on the "Provision of Training Venue for Supervisors Training," primarily aimed at the services industry category. The process has reached the contract stage as of 16 July 2026 and involved the award for services related to hotel accommodation. The procurement method employed was limited competition, structured below the threshold, to identify venues capable of providing venue, accommodation, and catering services for the RISE Project. The contract spanned from 15 July 2026 to 15 August 2026, with a total contract value of ILS 129,500 gross. The British Council operated as a public authority within sub-central government, based in London, UK, while the supplier, "RI&B for construction and development," is located in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for large hotel chains and conference service providers that can meet specific logistical needs for training events. Establishments capable of offering integrated venue, accommodation, and catering services are ideal candidates to participate in similar tenders. Businesses with a strategic focus on the service industry, particularly those able to provide comprehensive event hospitality solutions, stand to benefit from the scale and scope of such contracts. Additionally, those enterprises within or near international markets akin to the Occupied Palestinian Territories could find significant potential in engaging with organisations such as the British Council for future opportunities.

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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-06cc94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067110-2026
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
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 months 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RI&B FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

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