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Framework for the purchase of Exam Venue

BRITISH COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2025 at 06:39

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process for the "Framework for the purchase of Exam Venue" in South Africa. This contract, classified under hotel meeting and conference services, involves B and E conferencing Public Procurement Organisation as the supplier and commenced on 1st November 2025. It will span until 31st October 2028, with a possibility for extension following a Readiness Audit. The contract, valued at £32,000, was awarded through a limited procurement method, highlighting a below-threshold competition tailored for public authority by sub-central government, with key details last updated on 30th October 2025.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality services, particularly those adept in providing exam venues and conference facilities. The framework agreement with the British Council creates prospects for sustained business growth over three years, potentially extendable post-audit. SMEs in the service sector, especially those operating within the specified industry category in South Africa, would find this tender particularly attractive due to its alignment with their service capabilities and the geographic focus on the South African market.

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Notice Title

Framework for the purchase of Exam Venue

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the supply of Exam Venue in South Africa

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069583-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

B AND E CONFERENCING PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION NUMBER

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