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title: "Framework Agreement of Design, Management and Delivery of Capacity-Building and UK Artist Residency Programmes in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain"
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# Framework Agreement of Design, Management and Delivery of Capacity-Building and UK Artist Residency Programmes in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f86c

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## Summary

The British Council has finalised an open procurement process to establish a framework agreement for the design, management, and delivery of capacity-building and UK artist residency programmes in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. This process, completed on 11th June 2026, was underpinned by the UK's legal framework for public procurement. The primary buying organisation is the British Council, headquartered in London. The contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 29th April 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The contract, valued at £900,000, covers services in project management consultancy, event services, training services, and artistic services, mainly targeting the regions in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cultural exchange and programme management, particularly those with expertise in the Middle East region. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as BLR WORLD LTD., which were awarded the contract, may find this framework advantageous for demonstrating their capabilities on an international platform. Organisations with expertise in managing complex logistics, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and delivering high-quality training and artistic programmes are well-suited to this type of opportunity, enabling them to expand their portfolio and influence within the arts and culture sector.

## Notice

The supplier will work closely with British Council teams and with UK and local artists, cultural organisations and institutions to deliver activity under two core strands: 1. Capacity-Building Programmes and 2. UK Artist Residency Programmes. This is a Framework agreement and the use of the service will be based on demand.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 24 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional one period of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055151-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,000 |
| Lots value | £214,000 |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLR WORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 11:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055151-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 17:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015459-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 06:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084090-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055151-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015459-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084090-2025
  18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
  If you are interested to participate for the tendering opportunity on our MyProcurement system you can visit our portal and register through the following link to register in the portal
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9330
  The amount mentioned under the contract value is the threshold amount and is projected to be over GBP214k the proposed contract is a framework agreement and services will be called off on a demand basis or as required with no guarantee of volume or minimum spend

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.BLR-WORLD.COM
- http://www.britishcouncil.org/
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/login-supplier
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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