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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 10:32

Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 06:41

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "PTP Contract for Iraq Exams," focusing on services within the hotel and conference sector. The contracting process was carried out via an open competition, below threshold method, and culminated in the award to Komar University. This contract targets the location of Iraq and involves delivering hotel and meeting services, which support the requirements of examinations in the region. The contract, signed on 1st June 2026, spans three years from 8th June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with a potential extension. The total contract value amounts to £104,347 GBP. The procurement method enables transparent and competitive tendering, opportunity thus availing business opportunities within this category.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the educational services and event management sectors in Iraq. With the focus on hotel meeting and conference services, venue providers, hospitality agencies, and firms specialising in educational support services would find this contract beneficial to explore. Moreover, given the potential contract renewal, businesses have prospects for long-term engagement. This process fosters growth for those interested in entering or expanding their presence in the international markets, specifically in regions with a demand for educational support and accommodation services.

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Notice Title

PTP Contract for Iraq Exams

Notice Description

Partner Testing Points Contracts for all Exams in Iraq

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: extended 2 times each extension not exceeding 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,347 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMAR UNIVERSITY

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