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Partner Testing Point in Korea

BRITISH COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 05:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, has recently awarded a contract titled "Partner Testing Point in Korea." Located in London, the British Council sought services for the development of testing points in Seoul and Incheon, Korea. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting building rental or sale services. The procurement process has progressed to the Award stage, with key dates including the signing of the contract on 13th March 2026 and its active period from 31st March 2026 to 12th March 2028. The procurement method was noted as "Below threshold - unknown." The total contract value amounts to £50,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building rental or sale services to engage with an influential buyer, the British Council. Such collaboration can lead to increased visibility and future business opportunities in the public sector. Enterprises experienced in establishing and managing testing facilities, particularly those with operations or interests in Korea, would find this contract a strategic fit. The completed procurement process indicates an active arrangement with Daekyo Co., Ltd., a large-scale supplier from Seoul, underlining the potential for international partnerships and expansion within the Asian market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Partner Testing Point in Korea

Notice Description

Partner Testing Point in Seoul & Incheon, Korea

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068074
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033025-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70310000 - Building rental or sale services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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
1
Supplier Name

DAEKYO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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