Tender

IELTS ON COMPUTER VENUE HIRE AGREEMENT FOR KENYA

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated a tender process with the title "IELTS ON COMPUTER VENUE HIRE AGREEMENT FOR KENYA". This procurement process falls under the services category, with a focus on building rental or sale services, specifically within Kenya. The process is active and follows an open procedure method, allowing for electronic submissions in English. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th May 2026, and the award being finalised by 28th May 2026. Located in London, the British Council is the buying organisation, and the procurement aims to secure venues in Kenya for IELTS computer-based exams. The legal framework governing this tender is established by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for companies specialising in venue hire and management, particularly those with existing operations or interests in Kenya. The contract, valued at approximately £353,104, is set for a duration from June 2026 to May 2028, with potential extensions based on performance assessments. Businesses that can offer quality and competitively priced venue space will find this tender attractive, particularly those with the capacity to accommodate the specific needs of organising IELTS exams. The clear emphasis on competitive pricing and quality through a balanced award criteria of 60% for quality and 40% for price showcases opportunities for both cost-effective and high-quality service providers to engage with the British Council's requirements.

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Notice Title

IELTS ON COMPUTER VENUE HIRE AGREEMENT FOR KENYA

Notice Description

IELTS ON COMPUTER EXAM VENUE HIRE AGREEMENT FOR KENYA

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the contract will be extended for additional based on assessment and British council discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031946-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70310000 - Building rental or sale services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£353,104 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£353,104 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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