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Framework Agreement of Design, Management and Delivery of Capacity-Building and UK Artist Residency Programmes in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

Design, management, and delivery of arts programmes in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, covering capacity building and UK artist residencies. The supplier manages logistics, including venues, travel, and accommodation, while leading monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities. The role requires close coordination with local and UK partners to ensure effective delivery, reporting, and visibility in line with strategic cultural exchange objectives.

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Awarded value
£900k
As published
Published
18 December 2025
Awarded
19 February 2026
BLR World Ltd.
Contract length
24 months
Ends 29 April 2028

What the contract covers

On-demand framework agreement with call-off arrangements

Provision of arts programme management, capacity building, and international artist residency coordination services for cultural exchange and development projects.

  • Support the design, planning, management and delivery of a new arts programme in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain under the two core strands of Capacity-Building Programmes and UK Artist Residency Programmes
  • Work with UK and local partners in Saudi Arabia and/or Bahrain to plan and deliver activity, ensuring effective coordination and delivery readiness
  • Support communications and visibility in line with British Council guidelines and approvals processes
  • Lead monitoring, evaluation and learning, including proportionate data collection, learning capture and reporting

Terms and requirements

Contract type
On-demand framework agreement with call-off arrangements
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
24 months
Extensions
12 months
Longest it can run
36 months
Contract dates
1 May 2026 to 29 April 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
72224000, 79952000, 80500000, 92312000

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British Council

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BLR World Ltd.

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/340382/framework-agreement-of-design-management-and-delivery-of-capacity-building-and-u
Buyer reference
ITT1030720
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f86c
Last checked
5 November 2026

British Council. Framework Agreement of Design, Management and Delivery of Capacity-Building and UK Artist Residency Programmes in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Contract award, 18 December 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/340382/framework-agreement-of-design-management-and-delivery-of-capacity-building-and-u (accessed 5 November 2026).