Tender

ITT - CU54EXAMS102025 -National Exam Venues (Non-commercial)

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, based in London, has initiated an open procurement process under the tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-0609f7, soliciting proposals for providing exam venues and management services in Pakistan. With the tender titled "ITT - CU54EXAMS102025 -National Exam Venues (Non-commercial)", the procurement is classified under the "services" category and designated with CPV code 79952000 for event services. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline of 20th February 2026, and enquiries accepted until 2nd February 2026. The contract period commences on 1st April 2026, extending to 31st March 2029, with potential for renewal based on performance.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for educational institutions such as schools, colleges, universities, and institutes that can provide high-quality venues for secure and consistent exam delivery. The procurement's focus on social value and venue adequacy, coupled with a considerable budget, makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses capable of catering to specific venue requirements and security standards. The contract encourages participation from SMEs and aims to foster employment opportunities, aligning with social responsibility and community support goals, which might interest organisations that can demonstrate these values.

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Notice Title

ITT - CU54EXAMS102025 -National Exam Venues (Non-commercial)

Notice Description

The British Council would like to request proposals from Schools / Colleges / Universities / Institutes to provide venues along with management services for 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: The contract includes the possibility of extension, which will be considered based on performance during the contract period. Satisfactory performance, fulfilment of responsibilities, and achievement of agreed KPIs will be key in determining any extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004816-2026
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
SME
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
£3,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,280,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Khurram Shakeel
Contact Email
khurram.shakeel@britishcouncil.org.pk
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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