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Provision of School Venues for Conducting British Council Examinations in Bangladesh

Description: BC Services Bangladesh Ltd, a local entity of the British Council, is inviting eligible and qualified schools in Bangladesh to participate in a tender process for the provision of examination venues. The purpose of this tender is to identify suitable school premises that can be used to conduct British Council examinations in full compliance with: * British Council examination venue standards and operational requirements; and * All applicable Government of Bangladesh laws and regulations governing the operation of educational institutions in Bangladesh. Participating schools must ensure that their venues meet the required standards relating to infrastructure, safety, security, accessibility, seating capacity, examination conditions, and administrative support necessary for the smooth and secure delivery of examinations. The selected school venues will primarily be used to conduct examinations for the (read more...)

Summary: The British Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the provision of school venues for conducting examinations in Bangladesh. This tender is aimed at identifying educational institutions that can comply with British Council standards and local regulations for examination venues. The process involves two stages, beginning with the submission of a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by evaluations of technical and commercial submissions. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 10 March 2026, followed by the award period concluding by 15 April 2026. This venture aims to secure venues in compliance with administrative and safety standards, under a competitive flexible procedure. With a planned budget of £600,000, this procurement falls under the category of administrative educational services and is considered above threshold.

Service and Maintenance Lightning Protection Systems

Description: Provision of annual testing and inspection of lightning protection systems to housing buildings. Routine maintenance to systems. Reactive repairs to damaged or defective components Replacement of worn or outdated parts using approved materials.

Summary: The London Borough of Newham is seeking tenders for the service and maintenance of lightning protection systems for housing buildings, focusing on routine maintenance, reactive repairs, and part replacements. This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category, with services related to repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical building installations. Interested parties should note that the tender is in the active stage, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 3rd April 2026, and the tender submission deadline on 15th May 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, suitable for SMEs, with a contract commencement on 1st June 2026, initially lasting three years with a potential two-year extension. The tender will be evaluated on price and quality criteria covering the UK region.

TfL Computer Aided Design

Description: Transport for London (TfL) seeks to procure a provider for Computer Aided Design software. TfL manages CAD for London's integrated network across rail-based (London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink), road-based (bus operations, highways, taxis), road network & traffic management, river services, active travel, and special assets such as the cable car. With TfL, CAD capabilities is needed to support: infrastructure design and upgrades (stations, tracks, roads, piers), asset management and maintenance planning, integration with GIS and transport modelling, rail network planning, traffic simulation, vehicle design, urban redevelopment, and stakeholder engagement.

Summary: Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of procuring a Computer Aided Design (CAD) software provider to manage design requirements for its extensive transport network, including rail and road systems. The initiative, titled "TfL Computer Aided Design," falls under the services category and offers opportunities for SMEs. Located in London, the engagement exercise is due by 31st October 2025, and interested parties should express interest by contacting TfL for a briefing pack and questionnaire. This procurement, expected to open for further communications by 31st August 2026, is governed by legal mandates under the UKPGA 2023/54, with a planned contract period from July 2027 to June 2033.

TfL Computer Aided Design

Description: Procurement of Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software to cater for the needs to various TfL stakeholder groups, comprising LU and Surface Transport stakeholder groups.

Summary: Transport for London (TfL) is in the planning stage of procuring a Computer Aided Design (CAD) software provider to manage design requirements for its extensive transport network, including rail and road systems. The initiative, titled "TfL Computer Aided Design," falls under the services category and offers opportunities for SMEs. Located in London, the engagement exercise is due by 31st October 2025, and interested parties should express interest by contacting TfL for a briefing pack and questionnaire. This procurement, expected to open for further communications by 31st August 2026, is governed by legal mandates under the UKPGA 2023/54, with a planned contract period from July 2027 to June 2033.

Journey Planning System

Description: Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) relating to the future delivery of Journey Planning System. This engagement aims to gather insight on what new features, functions and technology are available from the market in order to improve our service and fulfil our strategic objectives. TfL would also like to better understand and stimulate the market and supplier appetites, develop understanding of supplier and product capacity and capability, market trends and potential risks and opportunities.

Summary: Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Journey Planning System. This initiative is part of a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) aiming to enhance service delivery by assessing new market technologies and features. Their key interest is to understand market trends, supplier capabilities, and potential risks to optimise the system's objectives. The procurement is categorised under services, focusing on areas like database software packages and information technology services. TfL intends for this engagement to also stimulate market interest and carry out a thorough evaluation of the supplier landscape. Suppliers interested in participating should submit a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) by 17:00 on 30 March 2026. The project pertains to the UK region with future contract periods expected from 2028 to 2033.

Provision of catering (food) supplies for on-board catering offer

Description: GA Trains Limited will be conducting an open tender for the provision of a contract to supply goods (food) in various formats to its catering stores in Norwich supporting the on-board catering offer for its customers. Goods will include, snacks, fresh food, hot, cold and alcoholic drinks. Deliveries will be required to be made to Norwich Railway Station, some items on a daily basis and others on a weekly, monthly and ad-hoc basis.

Summary: GA Trains Limited, a public undertaking based in London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of catering supplies, specifically focusing on food and beverage items, to support its on-board catering service. This tender, valued at approximately £2.67 million, involves the delivery of a variety of goods including snacks, fresh food, and drinks to Norwich Railway Station. Deliveries will occur on a daily, weekly, and ad-hoc basis as required. The procurement is classified under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products." A market engagement deadline is set for 26 March 2026, with a future notice planned for 30 April 2026, and the contract period proposed to start on 3 August 2026.

Recruitment, Verification and Payroll Management of Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) outsourcing services in Bangladesh.

Description: British Council in Bangladesh requires Non-Permanent Worker (NPW) to support its different business activities including Programmes and Projects, Business Support Services, Teaching Centres and Exams. The NPWs will be engaged in different supportive activities. We intend to select the right service provider to recruit, verify and manage NPWs under a single supplier contract and will ensure all compliance are followed as per British Council guidelines. Annually required number of seasonal NPWs under various categories will be in a range from 800 to 1000 with majority in various exams venue support services roles.

Summary: The British Council is initiating a procurement process for outsourcing services related to the recruitment, verification, and payroll management of Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) in Bangladesh. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2029, with potential for renewal until 2030. This planning notice pertains to the overseas operations in Bangladesh and falls under the competitive flexible procedure, ensuring all compliance standards are met according to British Council guidelines. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and a future notice is expected by 10th March 2026. The procurement caters to a large number of NPWs annually, ranging between 800 to 1000 workers predominantly for exams venue support services. Classified within business services, this procurement indicates a high contract value surpassing the threshold, amounting to BDT 659,937,730.

UK_1149 Board Effectiveness Review

Description: The British Council is commissioning an externally facilitated review of the effectiveness of its Board of Trustees, sub-committees and Senior Leadership team (SLT). The review should consider the recommendations of the UK Charity Governance Code and should include an assessment of: 1. the effectiveness of the Board as a whole 2. the effectiveness of the Chair, the Deputy Chair, and individual trustees 3. the mix of skills, experience and knowledge of the trustees, and whether the current Board fulfils the requirements of the British Council at the present time 4. adherence to the Code of Conduct for Trustees and Committee Members 5. the effectiveness of the Board's approach to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion in its own practice 6. how the current position compares with that of previous (read more...)

Summary: The British Council is seeking consultancy services for a Board Effectiveness Review, under an open competition procurement method. This tender pertains to the business and management consultancy sector, aiming to evaluate and enhance the board's adherence to governance standards. Located in London, the bidding organisation is the British Council, with contact available through Brian D'Mello. The tender period closes on 23 March 2026, with clarification questions accepted until 9 March 2026. The commissioning of this process is crucial as it seeks to improve the governance of the British Council by assessing various facets of board operations, thereby fulfilling recommendations from the UK Charity Governance Code.

Tunnels Control and Management System

Description: Retender of the London Street Tunnels Operations Centre (LSTOC) contract.

Summary: Transport for London is planning a procurement process for the "Tunnels Control and Management System," a retender of the London Street Tunnels Operations Centre (LSTOC) contract. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice expected to be published by 7 April 2026. The contract is slated to begin on 29 November 2027 and run until 28 November 2040, with potential renewal extending until 2050. The procurement approach is standard and not above threshold, focusing on efficient service provision in the London area.

Preliminary Market Engagement for EV Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services

Description: L&Q are seeking to contract with 1 (or potentially 2) long-term Operators capable of funding asset renewal and expansion while ensuring high availability, safety and affordability Exact details of the sites will be provided at the tender stage via the Asset Register Predominantly AC (7-22 kW) with potential limited DC rapid units Locations include: * Social Housing Estates * Car Parks accessible to residents and the general public * Mix of existing Chargers, some of which are obsolete or end-of-life Capital Works - Fully Funded The Operator shall, at its own cost: * Survey, design, fund, install, and commission new EV chargers * Replace obsolete, unsupported, or non-compliant chargers * Manage DNO applications, planning, highways approvals, and landlord consents * Deliver all civil, electrical, signage, bay marking, and (read more...)

Summary: The London & Quadrant Housing Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process seeking preliminary market engagement on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and associated services, aimed to enhance social housing estates and car parks across the United Kingdom. The procurement process is categorised under the energy and related services industry and involves a significant contract period from 2026 to 2046, with provisions for renewal. A Microsoft Teams briefing is scheduled for 10th March 2026, offering suppliers the opportunity to understand requirements concerning asset funding, operations, and maintenance, with a tentative tender release during the week commencing 6th April 2026.