Tender

Venue Hire for computer delivered exams inclusive of ACCA, CIPS,CFA, IELTS and In Person Speaking Exams.

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking tenders for the venue hire of computer-delivered exams, including ACCA, CIPS, CFA, IELTS, and in-person speaking exams. This procurement, categorised under event services, is valued at £650,000 and involves a contract period of 720 days with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The tender is in the stage of active invitation to tender, and interested parties are to submit their electronic or written bids by 4:00 AM on April 7, 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure and covers services to be delivered in Zimbabwe (Region ZW).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, venue hire, and related services. Companies with strong experience in providing technical and economic selection criteria, particularly related to professional exam hosting, would be well suited to compete. The contract's substantial value and potential for renewal provide prospects for long-term engagement and financial growth. Interested bidders should prepare to meet the specified technical criteria and submit their proposals through the indicated electronic system.

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Notice Title

Venue Hire for computer delivered exams inclusive of ACCA, CIPS,CFA, IELTS and In Person Speaking Exams.

Notice Description

Venue Hire for computer delivered exams inclusive of ACCA, CIPS,CFA, IELTS and In Person Speaking Exams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Venue Hire for computer delivered exams inclusive of ACCA, CIPS,CFA, IELTS and In Person Speaking Exams.

Renewal: 2 Extension each not exceeding 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004878-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alazar.moges@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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