{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0659e4-2026-02-23T11:16:27Z", "date": "2026-02-23T11:16:27Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0659e4", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-COH-RC000060", "name": "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "RC000060" }, "additionalIdentifiers": [ { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PHTN-1551-GCQH" } ], "address": { "streetAddress": "1 Redman Place, Stratford,", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "E20 1JQ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKI41" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "nur.nabi@britishcouncil.org" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.britishcouncil.org/", "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-COH-RC000060", "name": "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "The ITT covers the provision of Transport Services (Lot 1) and Confidential Materials (CM) Movement Services (Lot 2) for British Council Bangladesh, including nationwide vehicle hire with trained drivers and the secure, dedicated transportation of confidential and irreplaceable materials by road, air, or (in emergencies) train, in strict compliance with safety, security, tracking, and chain-of-custody requirements . Services will be delivered across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet and other divisional and district locations such as Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Rangpur, Cumilla, Cox's Bazar and others, with operations running 24/7 depending on operational needs and exam schedules. The framework agreement will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend for up to one (1) additional year. Expressions of Interest and tender submissions and clarification question must be submitted via email- nur.nabi@britishcouncil.org and asraful.islam@britishcouncil.org", "dueDate": "2026-02-28T23:59:59Z", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "015965-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015965-2026", "datePublished": "2026-02-23T10:43:41Z", "format": "text/html" }, { "id": "015986-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015986-2026", "datePublished": "2026-02-23T11:16:27Z", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0659e4", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Invitation to Tender (ITT) For: Transport and confidential material movement services for British Council-Bangladesh", "description": "BC Services Bangladesh Limited a local entity of The British Council invites reputed and experienced vendors to participate in a tendering exercise to provide transport services across Bangladesh. As British Council Bangladesh operations continue to expand nationwide, there is significant potential for growth in the demand for transport services. In view of this expansion, we invite interested service providers to take part in this tender. Additionally, BC Services Bangladesh Limited a local entity of The British Council invites reputed and experienced vendors to participate in a tendering exercise to provide material movement services. These services primarily involve in country transportation of materials, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that confidential and irreplaceable documents are delivered to their intended destinations in a safe, secure, and timely manner. This tender is being issued in two (2) separate lots: Lot 1: Transport Services Lot 2: Confidential Materials (CM) Movement Services Bidders may apply for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 individually, or for both lots together, depending on their capability and interest. Separate or combined submissions must clearly indicate the lot(s) being applied for and demonstrate compliance with the relevant requirements. Each lot will be evaluated independently based on the supplier's submitted response, including quality, methodology, technical compliance, and commercial considerations, as applicable. The British Council reserves the right to award one or both lots to the same supplier or to different suppliers, based on the evaluation outcome. Supplier selection will be made based on the most economically advantageous offer, considering the best overall response in terms of service quality, methodology, compliance, and value for money. The detailed scope of work is defined under Schedule 1: Detailed Specification. 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