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Provision of School Venues for Conducting British Council Examinations in Bangladesh

British Council

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03 Mar 2026 at 06:23

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
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01 Mar 2026 at 10:36

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is planning to procure school venues suitable for conducting examinations in Bangladesh. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an invitation extended to eligible schools in Bangladesh to provide examination venues. The tender identifies this as a service opportunity under the administrative educational services category, with the procurement method classified as an open, competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must express interest by 10 March 2026, prior to the tender period ending on 30 March 2026. The contract period commences on 15 April 2026 and extends until 14 April 2029, with a potential renewal based on mutual consent.

This tender offers a growth opportunity for schools across Bangladesh, particularly those with facilities meeting the British Council's venue standards. The tender is designed for businesses that can provide venues with necessary infrastructure, security, and compliance with both local travel and safety regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable, making this an inclusive opportunity. Schools with direct payment facilities and Educational Institute Identification Numbers (EIIN) will find well-positioned to benefit from this procurement process, providing a potential entry into the larger framework of international examinations management under the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Venues for Conducting British Council Examinations in Bangladesh

Notice Description

BC Services Bangladesh Ltd, a local entity of the British Council, is inviting eligible and qualified schools in Bangladesh to participate in a tender process for the provision of examination venues. The purpose of this tender is to identify suitable school premises that can be used to conduct British Council examinations in full compliance with: * British Council examination venue standards and operational requirements; and * All applicable Government of Bangladesh laws and regulations governing the operation of educational institutions in Bangladesh. Participating schools must ensure that their venues meet the required standards relating to infrastructure, safety, security, accessibility, seating capacity, examination conditions, and administrative support necessary for the smooth and secure delivery of examinations. The selected school venues will primarily be used to conduct examinations for the school's own registered candidates. In addition, the British Council may, where required, use these venues to administer examinations for candidates from other schools and/or private candidates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ee9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018700-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-04-15

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
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

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