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Online payment solution for VN Exams

British Council

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently seeking an online payment solution for its VN Exams, a contract valued at £455,000. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically international payment transfer services. Based in London, the British Council is acting as the contracting authority. The procurement is in the tender stage and utilises an open competitive procedure with two stages, beginning with prequalification and followed by a closed tender. Key timelines include the enquiry period ending on 12th March 2026, the tender submission deadline on 3rd April 2026, and the award period concluding on 14th April 2026. The successful contract will span from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in financial technology, payment processing, and secure online services. Companies with a strong track record in providing innovative, cost-effective payment solutions, as well as the capability to deliver high-quality service, are highly encouraged to participate. The evaluation will consider criteria such as social value, service quality, methodology approach, and commercial value, with an emphasis on resilience and service effectiveness. Firms with expertise in serving public authority needs, particularly within sub-central government frameworks, will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity, facilitating business growth and expanded capabilities in the public sector sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online payment solution for VN Exams

Notice Description

Online payment solution for British Council VN Exams

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020252-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66115000 - International payment transfer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£455,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£455,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 3-4 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
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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

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