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22 Jul 2026 at 06:06

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a renowned public authority in sub-central government, is actively inviting suppliers to participate in an open procurement process for Communications and Audio/Visual Production Services in connection with the "E-ffective Governance: Accelerating E-Government and Digital Public Services in Bangladesh" programme. This tender, tagged under the industry category of Event Services, is based in London, United Kingdom, with services being delivered in Bangladesh. The current procurement stage is the open tender phase, with the deadline for submissions being 7th August 2026. The project is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and is expected to run until 31st August 2027, with a planned extension possible until February 2028. Interested suppliers should complete self-registration on the British Council's MyProcurement platform to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications and audio/visual production to expand their portfolios and enhance their growth prospects. Especially suited for entities with experience in delivering high-quality event services, it offers a chance to engage with a strategic project aimed at enhancing digital public services in Bangladesh. The procurement process being open and competitive ensures a level playing field, inviting both existing and new market players to put forth their best propositions, with an evaluation weightage of 60% for technical expertise and 40% for commercial viability. This strategically positioned project serves as an ideal platform for experienced vendors to showcase their capabilities on an international stage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement of Communications and Audio/Visual Production Vendor

Notice Description

The British Council Bangladesh invites qualified and experienced suppliers to submit quotations for the provision of Communications and Audio/Visual Production Services for the "E-ffective Governance: Accelerating E-Government and Digital Public Services in Bangladesh" .

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The extension is intended to cover the remaining project delivery period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d057
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068921-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£40,124 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,124 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
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

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