---
title: "Event production and logistics support agency, 21st CS project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068add"
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buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Event production and logistics support agency, 21st CS project

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068add

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## Summary

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for event production and logistics support services under the 21st Century Schools – Phase II project. The procurement was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, involving the delivery of services for Coding Challenge events scheduled in May 2026 and March 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia. The contract was signed on 8 May 2026 and spans from 11 May 2026 to 11 May 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The awarded contract, valued at £24,972 GBP, falls under the services category specifically for event services as per the CPV classification 79952000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the event services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in production and logistics support. Companies that possess experience in managing large-scale educational or technology-focused events are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The procurement method was designed to foster open competition, encouraging a broad range of suppliers to participate. This provides an excellent avenue for businesses to form connections and establish a foothold in public sector projects, promoting visibility and enabling growth in international event management projects.

## Notice

Delivery of event production and logistics services for two Coding Challenge events, organized in May 2026 and March 2027 as part of the 21st Century Schools - Phase II project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possibility to extend one time, for an additional one-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052112-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 11 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,840 |
| Lots value | £39,840 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,972 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLAF&MCATEER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 07:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052112-2026
- 24 Apr 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037671-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052112-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037671-2026
  24th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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