Tender

WE_1367 PTP Computer based exam venues in Almaty, Kazakhstan

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 06:31

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for the provision of computer-based exam venues in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This open procurement process is being conducted under the legal framework 2023/54 and is below threshold in nature. Interested parties must register via the British Council's MyProcurement portal. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically event services, and has a gross value of £180,000. Key dates to note include an enquiry period ending on 1st June 2026, and a tender submission deadline on 9th June 2026. The planned contract period extends from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with potential renewals till 2030.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in event management and venue provisioning, particularly those with capabilities in the education and examination sectors. Businesses suited for this opportunity are likely to be those capable of efficiently managing large-scale events and providing technical facilities conducive to computer-based examinations. With an evaluation criterion favouring 80% quality over 20% commercial factors, it is crucial for participating vendors to demonstrate high standards of technology infrastructure and customer service. This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services geographically to Kazakhstan and engage with an esteemed public authority like the British Council.

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Notice Title

WE_1367 PTP Computer based exam venues in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Notice Description

British Council Kazakhstan is looking to contract venue(s) to deliver its computer based examinations in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a02a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047463-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,172 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£155,172 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 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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