Tender

Paper Based and Computer Based Exam Venue in West Africa - Ghana , Gambia, Senegal , Sierra Leone , Togo and Ivory Coast

BRITISH COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2025 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is initiating a tender process for "Paper Based and Computer Based Exam Venue in West Africa – Ghana, Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo and Ivory Coast". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically event services and computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services. The organisation is situated in London, United Kingdom, and operates under sub-central government public authority classification. The tender process is in the active stage, with an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 22 August 2025 and the contract starting on 1 October 2025. The procurement aims to provide exam venues across the specified West African countries, with a total estimated contract value of GBP 110,000.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for providers in the event management and computer hardware consultancy sectors. Companies with expertise in setting up and managing exam venues or offering consultancy services for computer-based exams are well-suited to participate in this tender. The British Council’s procurement strategy allows for innovation and competitive excellence, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their geographical reach into West Africa. Engaging with this contract not only facilitates entry into new markets but also strengthens partnerships with a renowned and reputable organisation like the British Council, with prospects for contract renewal based on performance, spanning potentially eight years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paper Based and Computer Based Exam Venue in West Africa - Ghana , Gambia, Senegal , Sierra Leone , Togo and Ivory Coast

Notice Description

ITTforOpenFrameworkPaperBasedandComputerBasedExamVenueinWestAfrica-Ghana,Gambia,Senegal,SierraLeone,TogoandIvoryCoast

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to clause 2.2, this Agreement shall come into force on the Effective Date and, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two (2) years (the "Initial Term"). Subject to the successful completion of a Readiness Audit not later than 2 months before the end of the Initial Term, [and at the discretion of the British Council], the term of the Agreement shall be extended, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, for a further period of two (2) years (the "Extended Term") at which point, notwithstanding clause 2.2, the Agreement shall terminate automatically. In this Agreement, references to the "Term" shall be construed as references to the Initial Term and/or the Extended Term as required by context. to re-opened every 2 years for the whole of the 8 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042033-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alazar Moges
Contact Email
alazar.moges@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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