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UK 777 IT Onsite Operations and Infrastructure supporting services

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £1,233,333 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 2pm, Monday 2 November 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 21 October 2026
Bids by
2pm, Monday 2 November 2026

How bids are scored

SV Quality and Methodology 60% · Commercial 40%

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

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 91 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The requirements and scope of this tender include the British Council's UK headquarters and all UK-based offices. The supplier shall provide End User Computing (EUC) and on-site IT support services for the British Council's UK estate, primarily residing at Stratford, with a physical presence in Manchester and primarily remote support for Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Coventry site, with occasional site visits as required. Complementing the British Council Digital and Technology team (D&T), the supplier will deliver hands-on, desk-side, and infrastructure support where remote resolution is not feasible by either our Global Service Desk (GSD) or Central Infrastructure Team (CIT). The Contract awarded will be for a duration 3 years with an option for extensions of up to 4 additional annual extensions. As a first step, interested suppliers are required to complete and sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Annex 2, the Procurement-Specific Questionnaire. Upon receipt of the completed and signed documents, the British Council will provide access to the full tender pack and all relevant supporting documentation.

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 21 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Monday 2 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 091851-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 091875-2026

About the buyer

British CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

330

Awards

174

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From notice 091851-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2026, last updated 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.