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National Commercial Exam Venues 2026

British Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 12:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 16:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded a contract for the National Commercial Exam Venues 2026 to accommodate both paper-based and computer-delivered exams in Pakistan. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure with the mission to ensure venues meet stringent technical and operational standards. The contract, overseen by a public authority within the sub-central government of the UK, has been awarded to various suppliers including Chapter 40 Hotel and Resorts Pvt Ltd, Noor Mahal Marquee, and Royal Palm, among others. The contract period runs from 10 July 2026 to 18 July 2029, with a potential extension to 2030 based on performance evaluations. Key dates began with award notices published on 22 June 2026, followed by a contract start date planned for 10 July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in Pakistan's hospitality and event management sectors, specifically those capable of providing secure and high-quality environments for educational assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in venue management are well-suited to compete, especially if they can offer expertise in handling international or high-stakes examinations. Furthermore, the open procedure and consideration of SME suitability indicate an inclusive approach, possibly enhancing growth prospects for local businesses by meeting the standards set by a reputable organisation like the British Council. The awarded partnerships span multiple regions including Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, reflecting a diverse set of contributors to the successful delivery of this large-scale educational service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Commercial Exam Venues 2026

Notice Description

The British Council is awarding the contract to the selected vendors which are from different commercial sectors e.g. Government Institutes, Hotels, Marquees, Clubs. Which will provide services to deliver paper based and computer-delivered exams in Pakistan. The selected venues must meet our technical and operational standards to ensure secure, consistent, and high-quality exam delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Based on a comprehensive and systematic evaluation of vendor performance, which includes a detailed assessment of service delivery, quality standards, compliance obligations, and the extent to which all agreed Key Performance Indicators have been consistently met or exceeded. This evaluation is conducted in close alignment with defined business requirements and expectations and incorporates feedback from relevant business stakeholders to ensure overall effectiveness, reliability, and value delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060911
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058480-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,920,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,528,827,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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
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
17
Supplier Names

Chapter 40 Hotel and Resorts Pvt Ltd IFQ

Noor Mahal Marquee

Royal Palm

Pakistan Maritime Museum

Paradise Complex

Kinara Hotel

Hotel Javson

Royalton Hotel

Mughal Mahal

JHN Event (Qasr e Noor)

Topaz Events Complex

Oralia Event

Ramada Multan (Bilz)

Fortress

Beach luxury

Nawaab Royal Restaurent

Gerrys

Further Information

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