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Ground Transportation Framework for UK

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council is looking for suppliers for transport work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £640,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 7 December 2026.

Bids close at 2pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
2pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Bids by
2pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality & Methodology 60% · Pricing Approach 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 5.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 48 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £640,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 2pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 090762-2026

About the buyer

British CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

327

Awards

173

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From notice 090762-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.