--- title: "Global Computer Exams Venues" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc9db730-d0c1-4689-b364-5c1fe631eb05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc9db730-d0c1-4689-b364-5c1fe631eb05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc9db730-d0c1-4689-b364-5c1fe631eb05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc9db730-d0c1-4689-b364-5c1fe631eb05.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2020-08-18" --- # Global Computer Exams Venues Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc9db730-d0c1-4689-b364-5c1fe631eb05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc9db730-d0c1-4689-b364-5c1fe631eb05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc9db730-d0c1-4689-b364-5c1fe631eb05.json) ## Summary The British Council is initiating a tender titled "Global Computer Exams Venues" to find venue providers that can address the growing demand for computer-based testing by offering suitable venues in at least two countries. This procurement falls under the building rental services industry category, with specific interest in locations across the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a budget period from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The contract period is set to begin on 1 October 2020 and conclude on 2 October 2020, and the procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with further details expected to be communicated by 30 September 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in property management and building rental services. Enterprises that can meet the British Council's requirements for secure venues with appropriate technical capabilities and sufficient capacity for test-day operations will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the British Council is interested in engaging with a diverse range of providers to enhance its testing capabilities globally. Interested businesses should prepare by registering an account on the British Council's procurement portal to access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and other relevant documentation. ## Notice The British Council are looking at a solution to address challenges in ensuring sufficient global venue capacity to meet the increasing demand and delivery standards of our computer-based testing operation. Specifically, the British Council are seeking venue providers that can: a) provide access for our test day staff to suitable venues in a minimum of 2 countries based on a list provided with the ITT b) provide venues that meet our minimum secure facility and technical requirements as provided with the ITT c) provide access to meet minimum capacity and availability requirements (e.g. in many locations venues are required for weekend use) British Council will compensate the use of a venue via a fee per test-taker. More details are available in the ITT. The ITT will be released at a later date and the British Council will confirm the date via this portal. Please register an account return a signed NDA via the Correspondence tab, we cannot access documents that are submitted using the tender returns options. Additional information: Please register an account on our portal and locate the tender under Tenders/Current: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f53439-e572-469f-8915-db6e176d630c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 2 Oct 2020 | | 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 | Cancelled | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 70310000 - Building rental or sale services - 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis - 70340000 - Time-sharing services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Aug 2020 at 13:06 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f53439-e572-469f-8915-db6e176d630c - 3 Aug 2020 at 15:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab2c3e1c-2aa2-4fad-bf92-7801b9c32c54 - 28 Jul 2020 at 09:19 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab2c3e1c-2aa2-4fad-bf92-7801b9c32c54 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f53439-e572-469f-8915-db6e176d630c 18th August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab2c3e1c-2aa2-4fad-bf92-7801b9c32c54 3rd August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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