---
title: "RFP for Provision of Ground Transportation in South Africa"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3e9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# RFP for Provision of Ground Transportation in South Africa

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3e9

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## Summary

The British Council is currently seeking proposals for the provision of ground transportation services across major city centres in South Africa. The tender, titled "RFP for Provision of Ground Transportation in South Africa," falls under the road transport services industry category. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open competition method, allowing for wide participation. Interested businesses have until 30th June 2026 to submit their proposals. The contract, with a gross value of ZAR 100,000, will commence on 1st August 2026 and is set to run until 31st July 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. The British Council, based in London, is the buying organisation overseeing this process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in logistics and transportation services to establish or expand their presence within South Africa. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria of the tender. With technical evaluations given a 60% weight and financial evaluations accounting for 40%, businesses with a keen focus on quality service delivery and competitive pricing stand a strong chance of winning the contract. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field, offering businesses of varying sizes the chance to compete and potentially contribute to their growth by building a prominent client portfolio with an esteemed organisation like the British Council.

## Notice

The British Council would like to request a proposal for the provision of transportation services across major city centres in South Africa including but not limited to Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu- Natal, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055636-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 11:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055636-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055636-2026
  12th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registrationView
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2sup/#/staticPreviewPage?eventUuid=30e3342a-d897-410b-93d3-c1654c49eb20
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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