--- title: "The supply of examination services including venue provision to the British Council" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054937" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054937" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054937.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054937.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2025-06-20" --- # The supply of examination services including venue provision to the British Council Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054937 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054937) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054937.json) ## Summary The British Council, a sub-central government public authority, is actively seeking tenders for the supply of examination services inclusive of venue provision. The core objective is to secure suppliers who prioritise customer satisfaction and can adeptly manage increased exam volumes, particularly for computer-based exams, across several specified regions including Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Croatia. This open procurement process falls under the services category, with a framework agreement established without reopening competition. Notably, the tender period concludes on 11th July 2025, with electronic submissions permitted. This opportunity invites businesses capable of providing exceptional event and exam delivery services, particularly those experienced in education and training sectors. SMEs stand to benefit significantly from this tender, highlighting their suitability. Companies with capabilities in invigilation, venue management, and an aptitude for adapting to growing exam demands will be well-positioned. The procurement emphasises a quality-focused evaluation, with renewals possible, allowing for sustained collaboration and business growth. Each lot involves a detailed award criterion, prioritising quality over cost, offering competitive businesses a robust avenue for expansion. ## Notice The British Council is seeking suppliers that place customers at the core of what they do and can deliver a first-class service. With increasing volumes of exams over the coming years particularly for computer-based/delivered exams (CBE), the British Council is seeking organisations that can provide the required invigilation and exam delivery services, venue capacity and facilities to deliver computer-based exams on its and its Clients' behalf across a number of specified countries. In some locations paper-based exam delivery services may also be required. ### Lot Information Germany A number of cities in Germany Renewal: 2 year extension option Luxembourg Service in Luxumbourg Renewal: 2 year extension option Netherlands Cities in Netherlands Renewal: 2 year extension option Swtizerland Cities in Switzerland Renewal: 2 year extension option Croatia Cities in Croatia Renewal: 2 year extension option ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034115-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £215,000 | | Lots value | £215,000 | | 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(THE) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 20 Jun 2025 at 13:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034115-2025 - 16 Jun 2025 at 11:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032569-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034115-2025 20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032569-2025 16th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration Please create an account on our procurement portal - TAP - and you can the locate the opportunity by searching the reference number provided in this notice. All tender documents and further information can be found here. ## Notice URLs - http://www.britishcouncil.org/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054937. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054937.json.