---
title: "UK_ 810 Events Management, British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c519"
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buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# UK_ 810 Events Management, British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c519

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the management of the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, under a single supplier framework. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure being used to select the supplier. The tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on exhibition, fair, and congress organisation services, as well as catering services. The estimated contract value is 440,000 EUR. The location of service delivery is Venice, Italy. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 9th September 2026 and the award period ending on 1st October 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 15th October 2026 and conclude on 15th October 2030. Interested parties must register via the British Council's MyProcurement portal, with submissions allowed in English.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in events management and related services, especially those with operational capability or partnerships in Italy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. This contract could serve as a significant project for companies capable of providing venue sourcing, supplier management, and on-the-ground event services in Venice, aligning with the cultural prestige of the Venice Biennale. The emphasis on inclusive participation and technical capability makes this an enticing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the international cultural events sector.

## Notice

As per the documents. A single supplier framework will be established Small and Medium Size Enterprises and VCSE organisations are encouraged to bid for the procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064075-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £377,600 |
| Lots value | £377,600 |
| 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

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 10:21 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064075-2026
- 7 Jul 2026 at 11:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063604-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064075-2026
  8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063604-2026
  7th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2sup/#/staticPreviewPage?eventUuid=75d97238-8e7f-44a3-939e-56ea1407cba1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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