AwardedAwarded 1 May 2026
Framework Agreement of Design, Management and Delivery of Capacity-Building and UK Artist Residency Programmes in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
British Council · Local or regional public body
In brief
British Council awarded IT and software and training work to BLR World Ltd. on 1 May 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £214,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
The supplier will work closely with British Council teams and with UK and local artists, cultural organisations and institutions to deliver activity under two core strands:
1. Capacity-Building Programmes and
2. UK Artist Residency Programmes.
This is a Framework agreement and the use of the service will be based on demand.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| BLR World Ltd. (SME) 8 bids received | £900,000 | Awarded 19 February 2026 1 May 2026 to 29 April 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 084090-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 015459-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 055151-2026
About the buyer
British CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
327Awards
173Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- ADVANCED WIRELESS NETWORK Company Limited1 contract
- Affinity Digital (Technology) Limited1 contract
- Awtg Limited1 contract
- BLR World Ltd.1 contract
- Beijing Zhian Yuntu Technology Co., Ltd1 contract
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From notice 084090-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 18 December 2025, last updated 11 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.