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24 Jul 2026 at 06:36

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central public authority located in London, is actively seeking a qualified service provider for Event Management and Production Services in Saudi Arabia. This open procurement process, conducted below the threshold for open competition, invites tenders for planning, production, and delivery of events by the British Council in Saudi Arabia. The tender, valued at GBP 70,000, is currently in the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 3rd August 2026 and submission deadline on 12th August 2026. The procurement covers event services under the CPV code 79952000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026, extending up to 31st August 2029, with a potential renewal option for an additional year.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event services to expand their international footprint, particularly those with experience in event management within the Middle Eastern region. Companies adept at managing large-scale events with logistics and production capabilities will suit this tender well. As the procurement is open, it enables wide participation, encouraging competitive bids that could potentially lead to long-term engagements with the British Council, further enhancing business growth and development in the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Event Management and Production Services - Saudi Arabia

Notice Description

British Council in Saudi Arabia is seeking a qualified service provider to support the planning, production and delivery of British Council led events in Saudi Arabia

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 36 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069982-2026
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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