Tender

Computer Based Exams Venue Hire for Ethiopia

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Aug 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued a tender for "Computer Based Exams Venue Hire for Ethiopia." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is currently in the tender stage, with an active status. The procurement method is open competition, indicative of a fair opportunity for interested parties. Located in London, the British Council is seeking venue hire services in Ethiopia, emphasised by the necessary regional presence for fulfilment. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 12th September 2025, and the tender period closing on 23rd September 2025. The expected contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027, with potential renewal extending to 2029.

This tender offers significant possibilities for businesses specialising in building rental or sale services. The venture not only presents an opportunity to collaborate with a reputable public authority but also targets those capable of demonstrating both quality and cost-effective solutions, as award criteria are split between supplier response (60%) and pricing approach (40%). Enterprises with experience in managing sizable venue spaces and providing electronic submission capabilities could find lucrative prospects from engaging in this bidding process. The estimated contract value of £115,000, with a gross amount of £100,000, further underscores the potential for substantial business growth.

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Notice Title

Computer Based Exams Venue Hire for Ethiopia

Notice Description

ComputerBasedExamsVenueHireforBritishCouncilEthiopia

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the term of the Agreement shall be extended, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, for a further period of two (2) years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052017-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70310000 - Building rental or sale 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
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 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

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

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