Tender

Venue Hire for Paper - Based Exams in Dubai, UAE

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, is in the tender stage for hiring venues for paper-based exams in Dubai, UAE. This procurement, categorised under event services, is being conducted via an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. With a tender value of £300,000, interested suppliers should note the submission deadline, set for 16th January 2026 at 13:00 GMT. The award period will close shortly after on 23rd January 2026, with the contract potentially commencing on 16th February 2026 for a period of two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Business users are encouraged to submit proposals electronically, in English.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in venue hire and management services, seeking to expand into the UAE market. Companies capable of providing high-quality spaces conducive to examination settings will find this procurement particularly suitable. The British Council is assessing bids based on a combination of quality measures such as social value, quality, and methodology, alongside price considerations. Businesses that excel in these areas and can demonstrate competitive pricing strategies are well-positioned to secure this contract, facilitating potential growth in both revenue and regional presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Venue Hire for Paper - Based Exams in Dubai, UAE

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for multiple venues to conduct paper-based examinations across Dubai.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option for an extension for up to an additional 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084764-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 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
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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