---
title: "Agreement for the purchase of Courier Services in SSA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06582e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# Agreement for the purchase of Courier Services in SSA

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06582e

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## Summary

The British Council has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of courier services across Sub-Saharan Africa. This process, identified by OCDS code "ocds-h6vhtk-06582e", involved limited competition under a legal framework indicated by UKPGA 2023/54. The service covers numerous regions, including Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria, among others. The procurement stage is complete, with awards active since 19th February 2026. The contract, valued at £2,800,000, was signed on 15th September 2025 and extends from 11th November 2025 to 11th November 2028, with a potential year-long renewal based on an audit. The primary industry category for this tender is services, specifically under CPV classification 64120000 for courier services.

Businesses specialising in logistics, particularly large-scale courier service providers, stand to gain considerable opportunities from this contracting process. The tender facilitates the growth for enterprises like DHL and UPS, which have been awarded contracts to deliver services. This agreement allows companies experienced in cross-border delivery to enhance their network and expand their operations across multiple African countries. With the backing of the British Council, the successful suppliers can leverage the established international exposure and client base, strengthening their foothold in the Sub-Saharan market.

## Notice

Agreement for the purchase of Courier Services in Sub Sahara Africa for all the countries in SSA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015250-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,413,793 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | DHL; UPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015250-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015250-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10662
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10663

## Notice URLs

- https://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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