Tender

VN_Online payment solution for Exams

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 03:09

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to procure an online payment solution for its Exams division, under the title "VN_Online payment solution for Exams." This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting financial consultancy services, and is valued at £455,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising a competitive flexible procedure with a two-stages process. Businesses interested in participating must express their interest by 18th June 2026, while enquiries can be submitted until 28th May 2026. The services are to be implemented across the United Kingdom, with the contract performance period beginning on 1st October 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial technology solutions that can support digital payment systems. Companies that offer innovative and robust payment infrastructures and have a strong understanding of integrating such solutions in educational settings would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement criteria which heavily weigh social value, quality, and value for money, make this an attractive opportunity for businesses eager to leverage their expertise in delivering high-quality, cost-effective financial services. Successful tenderers will benefit from extended collaboration with the British Council, an esteemed public authority, enhancing credibility and boosting their profile in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

VN_Online payment solution for Exams

Notice Description

VN_Online payment solution for Teaching &Exams

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045958-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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

66171000 - Financial consultancy 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
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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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