---
title: "2025_Dps_South Africa Exam Venues Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e440"
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buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-19"
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# 2025_Dps_South Africa Exam Venues Tender

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e440

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## Summary

The British Council is inviting suppliers to tender for the provision of exam venues in South Africa under the project titled "2025_Dps_South Africa Exam Venues Tender." This tender falls under the Education and Training Services industry category (CPV code 80000000) and aims to secure venues for approximately 21,000 candidates annually. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, set to close on 30th April 2025, with the contract award period beginning on 2nd May 2025. The services required will cover major cities including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, and Durban. The total contract value is estimated at £1,000,000 GBP, with a potential extension for up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for venues such as schools, colleges, institutes, universities, and commercial locations within the specified cities. Businesses equipped to offer exam venues and facilities for both computer-based and paper-based exams are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method ensures a fair and transparent process, providing ample opportunity for a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Engaging in this tender not only aligns with supporting educational services but also offers a substantial financial incentive and the prospect of long-term collaboration with the British Council.

## Notice

The British Council South Africa conducts Pen and Paper based as well as Computer Based Exams across South Africa. We are catering approximately 21 000 candidates per annum for which we require Exam Venues across South Africa. Main cities which we currently service are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Capetown, PE, Durban.We require exam venues in the category of schools, colleges, institute and /universities, and commercial venues in the enlisted cities / locations. If your venue is in these areas, you are requested to submit a response

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Council South Africa conducts Pen and Paper based as well as Computer Based Exams across South Africa. We are catering approximately 21 000 candidates per annum for which we require Exam Venues across South Africa. Main cities which we currently service are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Capetown, PE, Durban.We require exam venues in the category of schools, colleges, institute and /universities, and commercial venues in the enlisted cities / locations. If your venue is in these areas, you are requested to submit a response. Additional information: The contract has an option to extend for a further two years

Renewal: Subject to 2 renewals each not exceeding 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005933-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON, E20 1JQ |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005933-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- http://www.britishhcouncil.org
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil.Once

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