Tender

Provision of Examination Halls and Event Spaces Across Nigeria

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking tenders for the provision of examination halls and event spaces across its primary operational hubs in Nigeria. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the opportunity classified under the industry category of building and facilities management services. Located in London, the buyer offers an open procurement method with an open competition below the threshold. The tender value is £157,000 (GBP), and the process is subject to UK legislation under legal basis 2023/54. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 13th June 2026 and a tender period closing on 22nd June 2026. The contract is expected to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with a potential extension for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in building and facilities management services to establish or expand their operations in Nigeria. Companies with experience in managing large events and examination venues, particularly those adept at delivering quality services in an international context, would be well-suited to compete. The British Council’s open competition method allows a diverse range of suppliers to engage, potentially fostering growth for SMEs that meet the required qualifications and standards. Successful bidders will benefit from increased visibility and association with a reputable public authority organisation.

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Notice Title

Provision of Examination Halls and Event Spaces Across Nigeria

Notice Description

This specification defines the requirements for Multi-Supplier Agreement for the provision of Examination Halls, Event Spaces across the British Council's primary operational hubs in Nigeria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A possibility to extend for another 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b417
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055708-2026
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

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£157,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£157,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20262 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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