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MSP for CBT Support Services in India

British Council

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22 Apr 2026 at 07:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is initiating a procurement process for the Managed Service Provider (MSP) to support Computer Based Testing (CBT) services across India. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on education and related event services. The process utilises a selective procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure with a two-stage format. Interested parties must express interest by 1st May 2026, and the award period will conclude by 14th August 2026. The British Council, operating in India, aims to enhance their examination services by empaneling suitable exam venues countrywide to facilitate the delivery of UK qualifications.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in event services, education, and exhibition organisation, particularly those with a strong track record in managing Computer Tests and venues. Businesses adept at setting up test labs and providing IT equipment and administrative support stand to benefit. Companies should demonstrate their service delivery experience and methodology in alignment with British Council compliance and standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, with a contract period expected to commence from 1st September 2026 and potentially extend through to 2030. This tender allows businesses to expand their footprint within India's thriving education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MSP for CBT Support Services in India

Notice Description

BC Education India Private Limited refer as BCE is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Council United Kingdom. BCE delivers secure Pen and Paper and Computer Based Testing examination services across India for a wide range of UK based qualifications, including its own assessments. CBT examinations form one of BCE core service offerings. These include International Distribution Exams. These examinations are conducted in multiple cities across India to ensure accessibility and convenience for Candidates. Through this tender, BCE seeks to empanel suitable MSP for exam venue across India that can effectively conduct the CBT examinations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687f6
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036359-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79952000 - Event services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 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

Further Information

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