Tender

Venue provision for computer-based exams in the UK & Ireland

BRITISH COUNCIL

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12 Sep 2025 at 07:29

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Venue provision for computer-based exams in the UK & Ireland." As a public authority under the sub-central government classification, the British Council is seeking services related to hotel meeting and conference facilities, as well as event services, within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is open, allowing electronic submissions in English, with the tender period ending on 17 October 2025 and the award period closing on 29 November 2025. Interested parties have until 30 September 2025 to submit any enquiries regarding the tender.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for venues capable of hosting events and providing conference services. It is especially suited for businesses located in or around major cities, as the British Council seeks new venues across locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, and other urban centres. With a contract period beginning in January 2026 and potential for two annual renewals, securing this contract could provide long-term growth for suppliers in the hotel and events industry, enhancing their portfolio and fostering new client relationships.

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Notice Title

Venue provision for computer-based exams in the UK & Ireland

Notice Description

The supply of venue provision for computer based exams in the UK & Ireland.

Lot Information

Edinburgh

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Edinburgh.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Glasgow

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in the Glasgow.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Belfast

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Belfast.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Manchester

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Manchester.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Leeds

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Leeds.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Birmingham

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Birmingham.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Cardiff

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Cardiff.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Cambridge

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Cambridge.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Portsmouth

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Portsmouth.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

London Central

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Central London.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

London West

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams n London.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

London North

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in North London.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

London South

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in south London.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Newcastle

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Newcastle.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Liverpool

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Liverpool.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Nottingham

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Nottingham.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Sheffield

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Sheffield.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Bristol

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Bristol.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Brighton

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Brighton.

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Southampton

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Southampton

Renewal: 2 annual extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056005-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
Magdalena Piekarzewska
Contact Email
magdalena.piekarzewska@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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