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Computer Based Exam Venue hire Exams.

BRITISH COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has completed a procurement process for the hire of venues for computer-based exams, including ACCA, CIPS, CFA, IELTS, and in-person speaking exams. This procurement, titled "Computer Based Exam Venue hire Exams," falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited procurement method due to its status as below threshold. The contract, worth £100,000, was awarded to OmniContact BPO Services (Private) Limited, a large supplier based in Harare, Zimbabwe. The contract period spans from 10th February 2026 to 9th February 2028, having been signed on the 9th February 2026.

This tender creates business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises capable of providing venue hire services tailored to hosting computer-based exams. Companies specializing in building rental or sale services, particularly those with experience in managing venues for academic or professional exams, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Establishing a foothold in government contracts like this can open avenues for expanded business in international locations, as evidenced by the involvement of a supplier from Zimbabwe. Additionally, organizations with capabilities to engage in cross-border service provision may find this domain lucrative and ripe for expansion.

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Notice Title

Computer Based Exam Venue hire Exams.

Notice Description

Computer Based Exam Venue inclusive of ACCA, CIPS, CFA, IELTS and In Person Speaking Exams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040087-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

OMNICONTACT BPO SERVICES (PRIVATE

Further Information

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