--- title: "Ground Transportation Framework for UK" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0779fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0779fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0779fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0779fa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "British Council" published: "2026-10-02" --- # Ground Transportation Framework for UK Buyer: British Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0779fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0779fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0779fa.json) ## Summary The British Council is procuring a UK-wide framework for vehicle-driven transport services. Suppliers will provide standard car transport, executive chauffeur-driven cars and coach services for visits by overseas delegations, and transport for British Council staff, guests and stakeholders, when required. The work covers road transport and associated support services. The buying organisation is the British Council, a public authority based in London. Services are required across the United Kingdom, supporting the movement of people rather than the purchase of vehicles. The framework is intended to meet transport needs as they arise, including both routine car journeys and executive or group travel by coach. The British Council invited offers through a competitive flexible procedure, with an initial tender stage followed by supplier clarification and a best and final tender stage. The enquiry deadline was 6 October 2026 at 4pm UK time; bids were due by 20 October 2026 at 2pm UK time. The framework was due to start on 7 December 2026 and run for two years, with options for two further 12-month extensions, to a maximum end date of 6 December 2030. Its estimated value is £640,000 excluding VAT (£768,000 including VAT). There is one lot. Award is based on quality and methodology (60%) and pricing approach (40%). This opportunity suits transport operators able to provide standard cars, executive chauffeur services and coach transport across the UK, and to respond to demand as journeys are needed. Suppliers should be equipped to move overseas delegations as well as staff, guests and stakeholders, covering individual car travel and group transport. The range of services favours providers with access to suitable vehicles and drivers across the required service types, and the operational capacity to support travel needs across the country. Quality and methodology account for the larger share of the evaluation, so bidders should be able to explain how they will organise and deliver the services; pricing is also assessed. The requirement is a multi-year framework rather than a single journey or fixed transport project. ## Notice The British Council is seeking to appoint vehicle driven transport services specifically, standard car transportation, executive chauffeur car hire and coach services on its behalf during visits from overseas delegations and or the transportation of staff, guests and stakeholders and on an as needed basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The initial framework agreement will be for an initial two year term with the option to extend for up to two additional 12 month periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093174-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £640,000 | | Lots value | £640,000 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services - 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport ## Release History - 2 Oct 2026 at 10:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093174-2026 - 1 Oct 2026 at 09:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092665-2026 - 24 Sep 2026 at 18:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090762-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093174-2026 2nd October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092665-2026 1st October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090762-2026 24th September 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=a0e4eb88-5cc0-4278-89c6-f05e8473bb24 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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