Tender

RFP for Exams Venues in Abu Dhabi

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking proposals for "RFP for Exams Venues in Abu Dhabi" as part of their procurement process, categorised under hotel services with associated meeting and conference services. The procurement is targeted at securing venues in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as announced on 31st October 2025. Interested parties must note that the tender is currently in the active "Tender" stage, with inquiries ending on 5th November 2025 and the tender period concluding on 25th November 2025. This initiative involves an open competition under a below-threshold procurement method, valued at approximately £186,300 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the hospitality sector capable of providing comprehensive exam and conference venue services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should find this opportunity particularly fitting, as indicated by the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement. The selection process will be heavily weighted on quality and pricing, with considerations for social value, offering a broad spectrum for competitive proposals. Successful participation could lead to contract engagements starting from 1st December 2025 through 30th November 2028, with potential extensions contingent on performance evaluations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFP for Exams Venues in Abu Dhabi

Notice Description

RFP for Exam Venues in Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possibility of extension for a period not exceeding 12 months following successful Readiness Audit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069956-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

55130000 - Other hotel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sandra Banda
Contact Email
sandra.banda@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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