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title: "Invitation to Tender (ITT)-For: Transport and confidential material movement services for British Council-Bangladesh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce52"
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# Invitation to Tender (ITT)-For: Transport and confidential material movement services for British Council-Bangladesh

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce52

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## Summary

The British Council, located in London, has initiated a tender process seeking vendors for transport and confidential material movement services across Bangladesh through its local entity, BC Services Bangladesh Limited. This active tender, titled "Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Transport and Confidential Material Movement Services," falls under the services category and follows an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The tender is divided into two distinct lots: Lot 1 for Transport Services and Lot 2 for Confidential Materials Movement Services. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids by 12th August 2026, with inquiries closing on 29th July 2026. The contract is due to commence on 1st October 2026 and spans until 30th September 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in transport services and logistical operations. Vendors with experience in the secure transportation of confidential materials stand to gain significantly from the scalability offered by the British Council's expanding operations in Bangladesh. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with competitive pricing, robust service quality, and efficient methodologies are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. The evaluation of bids will focus on the most economically advantageous offer, taking into considerations such as quality, methodology, and value for money, granting new and established businesses the potential for growth and further partnerships.

## Notice

BC Services Bangladesh Limited a local entity of The British Council invites reputed and experienced vendors to participate in a tendering exercise to provide transport services across Bangladesh. As British Council Bangladesh operations continue to expand nationwide, there is significant potential for growth in the demand for transport services. In view of this expansion, we invite interested service providers to take part in this tender. Additionally, BC Services Bangladesh Limited a local entity of The British Council invites reputed and experienced vendors to participate in a tendering exercise to provide material movement services. These services primarily involve in country transportation of materials, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that confidential and irreplaceable documents are delivered to their intended destinations in a safe, secure, and timely manner. This tender is being issued in two (2) separate lots: Lot 1: Transport Services Lot 2: Confidential Materials (CM) Movement Services Bidders may apply for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 individually, or for both lots together, depending on their capability and interest. Separate or combined submissions must clearly indicate the lot(s) being applied for and demonstrate compliance with the relevant requirements. Each lot will be evaluated independently based on the supplier's submitted response, including quality, methodology, technical compliance, and commercial considerations, as applicable. The British Council reserves the right to award one or both lots to the same supplier or to different suppliers, based on the evaluation outcome. Supplier selection will be made based on the most economically advantageous offer, considering the best overall response in terms of service quality, methodology, compliance, and value for money. The detailed scope of work is defined under Schedule 1: Detailed Specification. Considering all aspects of the service requirements, we encourage eligible and capable service providers, vendors, and suppliers to participate in this tendering exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068020-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| 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

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2026 at 07:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068020-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068020-2026
  18th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19133
  Contract
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19134
  PSQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19135
  Supplier Response
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19136
  Commercial
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19137
  Supplier response
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19138
  Commercial
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19139
  PSQ Ratio
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19394
  ITT

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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