Tender

WE_1154 PTP Karagandy

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 06:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting a procurement process titled "WE_1154 PTP Karagandy" for Computer Delivery Exams Partners based in Karagandy, Kazakhstan. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on event services. As part of the open competition procurement method, this process is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 6th February 2026 and the tender period closing on 12th February 2026. The buyer, located at 1 Redman Place, London, is a public authority under sub-central government. The procurement process is set to award a contract starting on 2nd March 2026, with the possibility to extend annually up to 2032.

Businesses specialising in event services, particularly those capable of delivering computer-based exams, have a significant opportunity with this tender. The lot value is approximately £180,000, and the contract prioritises quality, with criteria set at 80% quality and 20% commercial consideration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are recognised for suitability, making this an optimal opportunity for such companies to expand their reach. With the process facilitated via electronic submission, interested businesses are encouraged to register promptly to leverage this growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WE_1154 PTP Karagandy

Notice Description

The British Council Kazakhstan is looking for Computer Delivery Exams Partners based in Karagandy, Kazakhstan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend 4 additional times annually

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006869-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£155,172 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£155,172 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Suzan Dogru Asik
Contact Email
suzan.asik@britishcouncil.org
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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