Tender

ITT for Computer Based Exams in Cassablanca

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jun 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open competition tender titled "ITT for Computer Based Exams in Casablanca," focusing on hotel meeting and other services. This procurement process, classified under the services category, seeks a venue provider for exams in Casablanca, Morocco. The buying organisation is a public authority within the UK's sub-central government. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 13th June 2025 and the tender period concluding on 5th July 2025. Interested parties can submit their tenders electronically, ensuring adherence to legal standards set by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the hotel and conference service industry, particularly those in Morocco or with capabilities to operate there. With a contract value of up to £72,000 GBP gross, the procurement favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies providing quality venue hire and competitive pricing are well-suited to apply, as the award criteria balance these elements with a 60%-40% quality-to-price weighting. Additionally, the project includes potential for growth, given the contract's renewal option allowing a 12-month extension post a successful Audit Readiness Check, extending business opportunities until mid-2029.

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Notice Title

ITT for Computer Based Exams in Cassablanca

Notice Description

This ITT aims at providing venue hire for British Council examination services - Computer and paper based exams. The selected supplier will one of the venue provider for this service in Casablanca.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Can be extended for a period not exceeding 12 months after successful Audit Readiness Check

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030138-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

55130000 - Other hotel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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
Contact Email
sandra.banda@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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