Tender

WE_1140 PTP Oskemen

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 06:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open procurement process titled "WE_1140 PTP Oskemen" to secure Computer Delivery Exams Partners in Oskemen, Kazakhstan. This tender falls within the services category, specifically listed under event services, with the procurement aligned to the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract is valued at £155,172 GBP and is open to locally registered suppliers in Kazakhstan. This tender process began on 27th January 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 6th February 2026 and tender submissions closing on 12th February 2026. The successful contract is set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and may extend annually up to a maximum of four additional years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities, particularly those specializing in event services or related sectors, with a focus on delivering computer-based exams. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is positioned to support SME participation. The procurement method employed is an open competition, allowing broad participation and ensuring access to a fair bidding process. Interested parties will need to demonstrate a high-quality service proposition, as 80% of the evaluation will focus on quality, balanced against 20% for commercial factors. Businesses capable of leveraging these opportunities will find a consistent engagement with the British Council, a reputable sub-central government authority, catering to both corporate growth and international exposure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WE_1140 PTP Oskemen

Notice Description

British Council Kazakhstan looking for Computer Delivery Exams Partners in Oskemen, Kazakhstan. The contract will be awarded to locally registered supplier(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006870-2026
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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