--- title: "Computer Based Exam Centres / Venues" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c991146-1941-4403-a2c2-0726a84f7402" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c991146-1941-4403-a2c2-0726a84f7402" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c991146-1941-4403-a2c2-0726a84f7402.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c991146-1941-4403-a2c2-0726a84f7402.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2019-08-12" --- # Computer Based Exam Centres / Venues Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c991146-1941-4403-a2c2-0726a84f7402 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c991146-1941-4403-a2c2-0726a84f7402) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c991146-1941-4403-a2c2-0726a84f7402.json) ## Summary The British Council is inviting bids for its tender titled "Computer Based Exam Centres / Venues," aimed at securing venues for examination sessions in December 2019, March, and June 2020. This competitive quotation process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 17:00 hours on 15 August 2019. The British Council, headquartered in London, operates globally in the realms of arts, culture, education, and civil society, with an annual reach exceeding 500 million individuals online. The contract value is estimated at £500 and will commence on 1 October 2019, concluding on 30 June 2020. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises looking to enter or expand within the educational services sector. Businesses that specialise in property leasing, venue management, or those capable of providing suitable exam environments across the UK and beyond would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Interested suppliers are requested to download the NDA [Non-Disclosure Agreement] from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil and return the signed NDA via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil no later than 17:00hrs on 15 August 2019 to receive the tender pack. 1 Overview of the British Council 1.1 The British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with - changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. 1.2 We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body 1.3 The British Council employs over 10,500 staff worldwide. It has its headquarters in the UK, with offices in London, Manchester, Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh. Further information can be viewed at www.britishcouncil.org. 2 Introduction and Background to the Project / Programme 2.1 British Council is currently an examination centre provider worldwide. We deliver 100% computer delivered testing for the in the UK and Ireland since 2016. This Request for Proposal [RFP] is to invite suppliers to bid for the provision of exam venues for the sessions in December 2019, March, June 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb673d88-5ab5-4bcc-9309-2ccb4f18cf2d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70130000 - Letting services of own property - 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services - 70332200 - Commercial property management services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2019 at 17:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb673d88-5ab5-4bcc-9309-2ccb4f18cf2d - 12 Aug 2019 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb673d88-5ab5-4bcc-9309-2ccb4f18cf2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb673d88-5ab5-4bcc-9309-2ccb4f18cf2d 12th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil - https://www.britishcouncil.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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