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WE_1121 Venues for ACCA examination in Kazakhstan

BRITISH COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 07:24

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting a procurement process for venues in Kazakhstan to host ACCA examination sessions, specifically in Astana and Almaty. This process falls under the services category and pertains to event services within the public authority sub-central government sector. The procurement method is labelled as "Below threshold - unknown," and the contracting stage is currently at the award phase, with awards being active as of 9th February 2026. The contract period is from 23rd February 2026 to 22nd February 2028, with an option to extend for another year. Important deadlines include a milestone for a future signature date scheduled for 20th February 2026. The primary contact for this procurement is Suzan Dogru Asik, based in London.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services and venue management. The awarded suppliers are foreign educational institutions, demonstrating criteria favouring large-scale operators in Kazakhstan. Companies with an expertise in coordinating professional examination environments may find substantial growth prospects by bidding in similar future opportunities. Furthermore, maintaining a business presence in Astana or Almaty could provide a competitive edge, given the localised nature of the services required. The ability to renew the contract further enhances potential for sustained growth and development in partnership with the British Council.

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Notice Title

WE_1121 Venues for ACCA examination in Kazakhstan

Notice Description

British Council Kazakhstan will be awarding venues in Astana and Almaty for ACCA examination sessions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012162-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,943 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FOREIGN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION COVENTRY KAZAKHSTAN

JSC INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

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