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Primary English Language Test - specification, item design and small-scale trialing, South Africa.

BRITISH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority in sub-central government, is offering an open procurement opportunity for the specification, item design, and small-scale trialling of a Primary English Language Test in South Africa. The process is currently in the tender stage and is set to conclude on 7th October 2025. The contract, valued at £50,000 gross, will commence on 20th October 2025 and may extend until 15th May 2026, after the initial completion date of 17th April 2026. Interested parties, both local and international, are encouraged to participate via an open competition using electronic submissions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in project management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in education and English language testing. Companies and individual suppliers who can fulfil the contractual requirements aligned with South African laws will find this tender advantageous for expanding their business and gaining a foothold in international markets. The open competition nature of the procurement method ensures a fair chance for qualified suppliers to showcase their capabilities, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to grow in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Primary English Language Test - specification, item design and small-scale trialing, South Africa.

Notice Description

The British Council's work in English and School Education aims for transformational change in English language policy and practice. Therefore, we are looking for a supplier who can provide this service. Both local and international suppliers are invited to bid, whether companies or individuals. However, Individual suppliers will be subject to a separate consultancy agreement aligned with South Africa labour and tax laws.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: With an option to extend for another 30 days

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056434-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 17 Apr 2026 1-6 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
Imane Oumlil
Contact Email
imane.oumlil@britishcouncil.org.ma
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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