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UK4

Ground Transportation Framework for UK

  • First published: 20 October 2026
  • Last modified: 20 October 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0779fa
Published by:
British Council
Authority ID:
AA0061
Publication date:
20 October 2026
Deadline date:
27 October 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Changes to notice

Description

The tender submission deadline is extended to 26 Oct 2026 4pm UK time.

Scope

Procurement reference

ITT1036756

Procurement 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.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)
  • UKM - Scotland
  • UKL - Wales
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

640000.00 GBP to 888000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

07 December 2026, 00:00AM to 06 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 06 December 2030

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

British Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 1 Redman Place

Town/City: London

Postcode: E20 1JQ

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH

NUTS code: UKI41

Contact name: Wai Shan Kwan

Email: WaiShan.Kwan@britishcouncil.org

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Framework

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Maximum number of suppliers

8

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Framework operation description

The British Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement comprising 2 Lots for ground transportation, with each Lot further divided into four regions: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. For each region within each Lot, the Framework Agreement will be awarded to the highest-ranked supplier. Suppliers can apply multiple regions within a Lot where they can deliver the services. There shall be no restriction on the number of Framework Agreements that may be awarded to the same supplier across multiple regions and/or Lots.

Lots

Divided into 8 lots

Coaches, Minibuses and Cars - England

Lot number: 1

Description

Coaches, Minibuses and Cars services in England

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
  • 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

Lot value (estimated)

448000 GBP Excluding VAT

537600 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

07 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

06 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

06 December 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of 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

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality & Methodology

Description

Quality & Methodology

Weighting: 60

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Pricing Approach

Description

Pricing

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Coaches, Minibuses and Cars in Scotland

Lot number: 1B

Description

Provide Coaches, Minibuses and Cars services in Scotland

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
  • 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Delivery regions

  • UKM - Scotland

Lot value (estimated)

40000 GBP Excluding VAT

48000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

07 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

06 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

06 December 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of 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

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality & Methodology

Description

Quality & Methodology

Weighting: 60

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Pricing Approach

Description

Pricing

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Coaches, Minibuses and Cars in Wales

Lot number: 1C

Description

Provide Coaches, Minibuses and Cars Services in Wales

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
  • 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

40000 GBP Excluding VAT

48000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

07 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

06 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

06 December 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of 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

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality & Methodology

Description

Quality & Methodology

Weighting: 60

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Pricing Approach

Description

Pricing

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Coaches, Minibuses and Cars in Northern Ireland

Lot number: 1D

Description

Provide Coaches, Minibuses and Cars Services in Northern Ireland

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
  • 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Delivery regions

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Lot value (estimated)

40000 GBP Excluding VAT

48000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

07 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

06 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

06 December 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of 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

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality & Methodology

Description

Quality & Methodology

Weighting: 60

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Pricing Approach

Description

Pricing

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers in England

Lot number: 2A

Description

Provide Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers in England

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
  • 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Delivery regions

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

Lot value (estimated)

80000 GBP Excluding VAT

96000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

07 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

06 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

06 December 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of 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

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality & Methodology

Description

Quality & Methodology

Weighting: 60

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Pricing Approach

Description

Pricing

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers in Scotland

Lot number: 2B

Description

Provide Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers Services in Scotland

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
  • 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Delivery regions

  • UKM - Scotland

Lot value (estimated)

80000 GBP Excluding VAT

96000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

07 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

06 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

06 December 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of 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

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality & Methodology

Description

Quality & Methodology

Weighting: 60

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Pricing Approach

Description

Pricing

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers in Wales

Lot number: 2C

Description

Provide Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers services in Wales

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
  • 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

80000 GBP Excluding VAT

96000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

07 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

06 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

06 December 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of 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

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality & Methodology

Description

Quality & Methodology

Weighting: 60

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Pricing Approach

Description

Pricing

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers in Northern Ireland

Lot number: 2D

Description

Provide Executive Chauffeur Cars and Airport Transfers services in Northern Ireland

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
  • 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Delivery regions

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Lot value (estimated)

80000 GBP Excluding VAT

96000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

07 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

06 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

06 December 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of 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

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality & Methodology

Description

Quality & Methodology

Weighting: 60

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Pricing Approach

Description

Pricing

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality & Methodology

Description

Quality & Methodology

Weighting: 60

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Pricing Approach

Description

Pricing

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

26 October 2026, 16:00PM

Enquiry deadline

06 October 2026, 16:00PM

Date of award of contract

23 November 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

Supplier Self Registration (British Council MyProcurement): https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registrationView Public Tender (British Council MyProcurement): https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2sup/#/staticPreviewPage?eventUuid=a0e4eb88-5cc0-4278-89c6-f05e8473bb24

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
60100000 Road transport services Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
63700000 Support services for land, water and air transport Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
63500000 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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