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11 Aug 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for a project titled "Youth Ambassador Program for Implementing Partner E-Governance Project Bangladesh 2026-27." This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, seeks a skilled implementing partner to deliver the programme in Kushtia, Nilphamari, and Bagerhat, Bangladesh. The procurement is categorised under event services, with an estimated value of GBP 100,000. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 20th August 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 31st August 2026. This is an open competition, allowing for electronic submissions via the British Council's MyProcurement system. The project contract period is set to commence on 25th September 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2027, with potential extensions by mutual agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) registered in Bangladesh, as it allows a successful bidder to influence community development through youth engagement. Businesses focused on event management, youth mentorship, and training logistics would find this contract particularly appealing, given its scope and the specifics of project delivery. The procurement process emphasises both technical and commercial capabilities, with an evaluation weightage of 60% on technical aspects and 40% on the commercial proposal. This tender is an ideal opportunity for organisations aiming to expand their portfolio in international e-governance projects.

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Notice Title

Youth Ambassador Program for Implementing Partner E-Governance Project Bangladesh 2026-27

Notice Description

The British Council seeks to engage one skilled implementing partner/ bidder to manage district-level delivery of the Youth Ambassador Programme across Kushtia, Nilphamari and Bagerhat Bangladesh. The partner/ bidder will be responsible for open recruitment, selection administration, foundation training logistics, youth mentoring, community activity support, monitoring, safeguarding, communications, district coordination, learning and close-out activities for the E-Governance project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e134
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076180-2026
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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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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