Ground Transportation Framework for UK
The British Council, an organisation focused on international cultural relations and educational opportunities, is seeking a framework of vehicle-driven transport services across the UK. The contract covers standard car transportation, executive chauffeur car hire and coach services arranged as needed for overseas delegations and for transporting British Council staff, guests and stakeholders. Suppliers will be expected to provide reliable vehicles with drivers and deliver transport services against individual requirements, with quality, methodology and pricing forming key evaluation considerations. The framework will run for an initial two-year term, with options to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods; no estimated contract value has been published. Delivery locations are not specified beyond the UK-wide scope indicated by the framework title. The tender details do not state a mandatory certification or qualification requirement, so bidders must meet the requirements set out in the procurement documentation.
Buyer: British Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 19 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £640k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: North East (England), North West (England), Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), West Midlands (England), East of England, London, South East (England), South West (England), Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Hackney and Newham
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 7 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2028
- Category: Road transport services (60100000)
From the official notice
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.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £640k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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