Tender

2025_Dps_South Africa Exam Venues Tender

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting suppliers to tender for the provision of exam venues in South Africa under the project titled "2025_Dps_South Africa Exam Venues Tender." This tender falls under the Education and Training Services industry category (CPV code 80000000) and aims to secure venues for approximately 21,000 candidates annually. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, set to close on 30th April 2025, with the contract award period beginning on 2nd May 2025. The services required will cover major cities including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, and Durban. The total contract value is estimated at £1,000,000 GBP, with a potential extension for up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for venues such as schools, colleges, institutes, universities, and commercial locations within the specified cities. Businesses equipped to offer exam venues and facilities for both computer-based and paper-based exams are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method ensures a fair and transparent process, providing ample opportunity for a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Engaging in this tender not only aligns with supporting educational services but also offers a substantial financial incentive and the prospect of long-term collaboration with the British Council.

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Notice Title

2025_Dps_South Africa Exam Venues Tender

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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: The contract has an option to extend for a further two years

Renewal: Subject to 2 renewals each not exceeding 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e440
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005933-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 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
sandra.banda@britishcoincil.org
Contact Email
sandra.banda@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON, E20 1JQ
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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