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Ground Transportation Framework for UK

British Council

Open Closes in 4 days

Key facts

Closing date
Tuesday 20 October 2026, 14:00 (UK time) Closes in 4 days
Buyer's estimated value
£640,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Clarification questions deadline
6 October 2026, 16:00
Contract period
7 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2028
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Quality & Methodology 60%
  • Pricing Approach 40% : Pricing

Lot 1B

  • Quality & Methodology 60%
  • Pricing Approach 40% : Pricing

Lot 1C

  • Quality & Methodology 60%
  • Pricing Approach 40% : Pricing

Lot 1D

  • Quality & Methodology 60%
  • Pricing Approach 40% : Pricing

Lot 2A

  • Quality & Methodology 60%
  • Pricing Approach 40% : Pricing

Lot 2B

  • Quality & Methodology 60%
  • Pricing Approach 40% : Pricing

Lot 2C

  • Quality & Methodology 60%
  • Pricing Approach 40% : Pricing

Lot 2D

  • Quality & Methodology 60%
  • Pricing Approach 40% : Pricing
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
7 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2028. Extensions: The initial framework agreement will be for an initial two year term with the option to extend for up to two additional 12 month periods
How to submit
Supplier Self Registration (British Council MyProcurement): https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration View Public Tender (British Council MyProcurement): https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2sup/#/staticPreviewPage?eventUuid=a0e4eb88-5cc0-4278-89c6-f05e8473bb24 Open tap.tcsapps.com ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Changes the buyer has announced
  • The notice has been updated to include the relevant information for all Lots.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

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.

Lots (8)

  1. Lot 1: Coaches, Minibuses and Cars - England

    Value: £448,000 (excl. VAT)

    Coaches, Minibuses and Cars services in England

  2. Lot 1B: Coaches, Minibuses and Cars in Scotland

    Value: £40,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provide Coaches, Minibuses and Cars services in Scotland

  3. Lot 1C: Coaches, Minibuses and Cars in Wales

    Value: £40,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provide Coaches, Minibuses and Cars Services in Wales

  4. Lot 1D: Coaches, Minibuses and Cars in Northern Ireland

    Value: £40,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provide Coaches, Minibuses and Cars Services in Northern Ireland

  5. Lot 2A: Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers in England

    Value: £80,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provide Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers in England

  6. Lot 2B: Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers in Scotland

    Value: £80,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provide Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers Services in Scotland

  7. Lot 2C: Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers in Wales

    Value: £80,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provide Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers services in Wales

  8. Lot 2D: Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers in Northern Ireland

    Value: £80,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provide Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers services in Northern Ireland