Tender

WE_1155 PTP Shymkent

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 06:41

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open procurement process titled "WE_1155 PTP Shymkent" in the services category, specifically focusing on event services, with a specific requirement for PTP exam venues in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. This tender is at the Tender stage and invites businesses to participate by submitting their interest before the deadline on 12th February 2026 at 09:00 GMT. Prospective bidders can make enquiries until 6th February 2026. The contract runs from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2028, with the possibility of extending annually up to four more times. The British Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is the buying organisation, looking to contract services through an open competition procurement method, underscored by a quality and commercial award criteria prioritization of 80% and 20%, respectively.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering event services, particularly those capable of providing suitable venues for exams in Kazakhstan. Companies that are adaptable, competitively priced, and can demonstrate quality service delivery will have favourable prospects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management, venue provision, or educational services could find this a lucrative chance to expand their operations internationally. Working with the British Council could enhance business visibility and credibility, paving the way for future collaborations within the educational and cultural sectors.

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Notice Title

WE_1155 PTP Shymkent

Notice Description

The British Council Kazakhstan is looking for PTP exam venues in Shymkent

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend 4 more times annually

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006871-2026
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
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
£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
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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

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