Tender

2025_DPS_SOUTH AFRICA EXAM VENUES

BRITISH COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for the provision of exam venues across multiple cities in South Africa, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Capetown, PE, and Durban. This tender is part of an open procurement process for the "2025_DPS_SOUTH AFRICA EXAM VENUES" project in the education and training services category. The tender is currently active and was published on 20 February 2025, with the deadline for submissions set for 21 March 2025. Interested parties are required to register their interest and submit bids through the specified online portal, with the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial business growth potential for organisations that can provide suitable exam venues and related services. Ideal contenders would be schools, colleges, institutes, universities, or commercial venue providers located within the mentioned South African cities. Given its open procedure, this tender is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings within the education sector. The British Council’s initiative not only aims to secure high-quality venues for its exam candidates but also encourages competitive participation from local businesses.

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Notice Title

2025_DPS_SOUTH AFRICA EXAM VENUES

Notice Description

The British Council South Africa conducts Pen and Paper based as well as Computer Based Exams across South Africa. We are catering approximately 21 000 candidates per annum for which we require Exam Venues across South Africa. Main cities which we currently service are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Capetown, PE, Durban. We require exam venues in the category of schools, colleges, institute and /universities, and commercial venues in the enlisted cities / locations. If your venue is in these areas, you are requested to submit a response Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b4ddf8a-bb54-4d0f-bf29-6ab4d97e65ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0ed437-740e-4215-a00b-3cde5e83be51
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sandra Banda
Contact Email
sandra.banda@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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