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Ground Transportation Framework for UK

British Council

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02 Oct 2026 at 10:28

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24 Sep 2026 at 18:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is procuring a UK-wide framework for vehicle-driven transport services. Suppliers will provide standard car transport, executive chauffeur-driven cars and coach services for visits by overseas delegations, and transport for British Council staff, guests and stakeholders, when required. The work covers road transport and associated support services. The buying organisation is the British Council, a public authority based in London. Services are required across the United Kingdom, supporting the movement of people rather than the purchase of vehicles. The framework is intended to meet transport needs as they arise, including both routine car journeys and executive or group travel by coach.

The British Council invited offers through a competitive flexible procedure, with an initial tender stage followed by supplier clarification and a best and final tender stage. The enquiry deadline was 6 October 2026 at 4pm UK time; bids were due by 20 October 2026 at 2pm UK time. The framework was due to start on 7 December 2026 and run for two years, with options for two further 12-month extensions, to a maximum end date of 6 December 2030. Its estimated value is £640,000 excluding VAT (£768,000 including VAT). There is one lot. Award is based on quality and methodology (60%) and pricing approach (40%).

This opportunity suits transport operators able to provide standard cars, executive chauffeur services and coach transport across the UK, and to respond to demand as journeys are needed. Suppliers should be equipped to move overseas delegations as well as staff, guests and stakeholders, covering individual car travel and group transport. The range of services favours providers with access to suitable vehicles and drivers across the required service types, and the operational capacity to support travel needs across the country. Quality and methodology account for the larger share of the evaluation, so bidders should be able to explain how they will organise and deliver the services; pricing is also assessed. The requirement is a multi-year framework rather than a single journey or fixed transport project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Transportation Framework for UK

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking to appoint vehicle driven transport services specifically, standard car transportation, executive chauffeur car hire and coach services on its behalf during visits from overseas delegations and or the transportation of staff, guests and stakeholders and on an as needed basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial framework agreement will be for an initial two year term with the option to extend for up to two additional 12 month periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0779fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093174-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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