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Framework Agreement for English Proficiency Test in Middle East and Africa

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 12:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Jun 2026 at 08:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Feb 2026 at 17:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 11:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed an open procurement process for a Framework Agreement aimed at delivering online English proficiency tests in the Middle East and Africa. The process sought service providers capable of offering e-learning services fitting UK standards and the CEFR. This tender has concluded with awards to multiple suppliers, namely Kaplan U.K. Limited and OIDI Ltd, and is marked under the industry category of educational services. The contract, active from 1st May 2026 to 29th April 2028, includes the potential for extension up to 2030. Important procurement stages included initial tender publication on 19th November 2025, with the contract award made in June 2026. The value of the contract stands at £500,000. The British Council, headquartered in London, served as the buying organisation.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the e-learning sector to expand their service offerings in international markets, aligning with educational and language standards. It especially suits suppliers with established capabilities in delivering scalable, reliable online testing solutions. The project also allows an avenue for SME participation through mini-competitions, creating competitive opportunities that are manageable even for smaller firms capable of fulfilling specific service demands. Businesses adept in educational technology and language services will find growth prospects within such frameworks, leveraging the British Council's rich network and its substantial commitment to enhancing language proficiency across diverse regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for English Proficiency Test in Middle East and Africa

Notice Description

delivery of online English proficiency tests, the use of the service will be based on demand and through a mini competition among the contracted suppliers under this framework

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/055190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 29 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Additional Buyers

British Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

BC EnglishScore Limited

KAPLAN U.K. LIMITED

OIDI LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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