Tender

UK_2023_Provision of exam venues for ACCA Computer Based Exams

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Mar 2023 at 11:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for the provision of exam venues for ACCA Computer-Based Exams in the UK and Ireland. The total contract value is estimated at £2.7 million per annum, with multiple venue contracts expected. The contract will span two years initially, with a possible extension of up to two years. The deadline for tender submissions is April 17, 2023, and the contract period starts on June 15, 2023.

This tender could be lucrative for businesses in the hotel meeting, conference services, training facilities, education and training services, and non-residential property leasing sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure above the threshold. Businesses interested in expanding their operations in the mentioned service categories in the UK and Ireland should consider bidding for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_2023_Provision of exam venues for ACCA Computer Based Exams

Notice Description

This invitation to tender invites suppliers to bid for the provision of exam venues for ACCA Computer-Based Exams across specific locations in UK and Ireland, for sessions - September 2023, December 2023, March 2024, June 2024 and Dec 2024. Total value of the contract is estimated at PS2.7 million per annum, There will be multiple venue contracts with different suppliers. The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two years with an option for an extension for up to an additional two years (one plus one 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. Total value of the contract is estimated at PS2.7 million per annum, There will be multiple venue contracts with different suppliers. The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two years with an option for an extension for up to an additional two years (one plus one years) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6955ab3-bae1-4c0c-960d-ba5b13684d26
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, VCSE
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

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing 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
17 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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