Scope
Description
This requirement is for International & Domestic Courier Services for Asia pacific countries in which there would be different lots for each country. Service provider and vendor can choose to bid for services for a single or multiple lots. The chosen supplier/s may have to get in to single or multiple British Council entity level contracts across Asia Pacific countries.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,700,000 excluding VAT
- £8,040,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 July 2026 to 26 July 2029
- Possible extension to 26 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract will be extended for 1 plus 1-year basis supplier performance and business requirements.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 64120000 - Courier services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 March 2026
Enquiry deadline
31 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
17 April 2026, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 July 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Companies House: RC000060
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place, Stratford,
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Praveen Singh Bisht
Email: praveensingh.bisht@britishcouncil.org
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government