Tender

UK_2023_The supply of Secure English Language Test (SELT) venue provision in the UK & Ireland

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Mar 2023 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of exam venues for Secure English Language Test (SELT) across multiple locations in the UK & Ireland. The contract, valued at £1.7 million per annum, will involve multiple venue contracts with an initial duration of 2 years and a possible extension for up to 2 years. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on April 24, 2023, and contract implementation scheduled to begin on June 15, 2023.

This tender for hotel meeting and conference services, letting services of own property, training facilities building, education and training services, and non-residential property services, presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector. Companies capable of providing venue services in the specified locations are well-suited to compete for this contract, which can pave the way for business growth and expansion opportunities within the education and training industry.

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Notice Title

UK_2023_The supply of Secure English Language Test (SELT) venue provision in the UK & Ireland

Notice Description

This invitation to tender invites suppliers to bid for the provision of exam venues for SELT tests across a number of locations across UK & Ireland, from June 2023. Total value of the contract is estimated at PS1.7 million per annum, There will be multiple venue contracts with different suppliers. The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 2 years with an option for an extension for up to an additional 2 years (1+1 Years) 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed7dd92-0d4a-4bea-8748-7dab81f2fd30
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

70 - Real estate services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

45214800 - Training facilities building

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

70130000 - Letting services of own property

70332000 - Non-residential property services

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
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2023 - 14 Jun 2025 2-3 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
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@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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