Tender

Framework Agreement for English Proficiency Test in Middle East and Africa

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 11:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking experienced service providers for a framework agreement to deliver online English proficiency tests in the Middle East and Africa, as detailed in a tender titled "Framework Agreement for English Proficiency Test in Middle East and Africa." This tender, under the industry category of services, specifically e-learning services, operates within the open procurement method, and has an estimated value exceeding £214,000 GBP. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 15th January 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to participate by registering on the British Council's procurement portal. The address for the British Council is 1 Redman Place, London, United Kingdom, with Abdullah Jasim as the contact point for further enquiries.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online learning and language proficiency testing. Companies with a proven track record in delivering educational assessments, particularly those aligned with UK and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards, would be well-suited to compete. The framework allows appointed providers the chance to participate in mini-competitions for specific projects, ensuring ongoing business opportunities throughout the contract period, which could extend until March 2030. The involvement of social value and academic underpinning in the evaluation criteria highlights the importance of quality and innovation, making it ideal for businesses that are socially aware and education-focused.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for English Proficiency Test in Middle East and Africa

Notice Description

The British Council in the Middle East and Africa is looking to work with experienced service providers to deliver online English placement and proficiency tests These tests will play an important role in helping us understand and support the English language skills of participants across our programmes in the region We are looking for tests aligned with UK standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR ensuring they are consistent reliable and meaningful for all learners Providers appointed under the framework agreements will have the opportunity to participate in mini competitions whenever tests are required

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 24 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional two periods of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e440
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075167-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£214,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£214,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 1-2 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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