--- title: "Global _ Exams _ Distribution Exams Delivery - Globally Jun20 to Jun22" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2729d797-7715-4405-884c-e99d6c822509" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2729d797-7715-4405-884c-e99d6c822509" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2729d797-7715-4405-884c-e99d6c822509.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2729d797-7715-4405-884c-e99d6c822509.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2021-01-27" --- # Global _ Exams _ Distribution Exams Delivery - Globally Jun20 to Jun22 Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2729d797-7715-4405-884c-e99d6c822509 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2729d797-7715-4405-884c-e99d6c822509) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2729d797-7715-4405-884c-e99d6c822509.json) ## Summary The British Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Global _ Exams _ Distribution Exams Delivery - Globally Jun20 to Jun22". This tender is classified under the education and training services industry category and is based in the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, with key dates including an engagement end date set for 1st March 2021. Potential suppliers are being invited to express their interest and provide background information ahead of the competitive tender process scheduled for March 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in venue capacity provision, facilities management, and exam invigilation services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can demonstrate the capability required to fulfil the contract's needs. Businesses that are well-suited to compete will include those experienced in managing high-stakes examination environments, which can enhance their profile and expand their reach within the education sector globally. ## Notice The British Council is seeking organisations that can provide the required venue capacity, facilities and test day services (to include invigilation services) to deliver both Paper-based and Computer based high-stakes exams on its behalf. The process of selecting suppliers across select countries, globally, will be done through a competitive tender process planned for March 2021. Ahead of the tender we are inviting potential suppliers to submit their interest to the British Council by providing some background information by completing the questions within the Prior Information Notice (PIN). On receipt of the signed Non-disclosure agreement (NDA), agreeing to our confidentiality statement, we will provide you access to the relevant documents (PIN) that will be required for completion. Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87209e-c99e-429a-8464-dbd975b6a207 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2021 at 10:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87209e-c99e-429a-8464-dbd975b6a207 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87209e-c99e-429a-8464-dbd975b6a207 27th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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