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title: "Primary English Language Test - specification, item design and small-scale trialing, South Africa."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0599f3"
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published: "2025-09-15"
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# Primary English Language Test - specification, item design and small-scale trialing, South Africa.

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0599f3

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## Summary

The British Council, a public authority in sub-central government, is offering an open procurement opportunity for the specification, item design, and small-scale trialling of a Primary English Language Test in South Africa. The process is currently in the tender stage and is set to conclude on 7th October 2025. The contract, valued at £50,000 gross, will commence on 20th October 2025 and may extend until 15th May 2026, after the initial completion date of 17th April 2026. Interested parties, both local and international, are encouraged to participate via an open competition using electronic submissions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in project management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in education and English language testing. Companies and individual suppliers who can fulfil the contractual requirements aligned with South African laws will find this tender advantageous for expanding their business and gaining a foothold in international markets. The open competition nature of the procurement method ensures a fair chance for qualified suppliers to showcase their capabilities, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to grow in the education sector.

## Notice

The British Council's work in English and School Education aims for transformational change in English language policy and practice. Therefore, we are looking for a supplier who can provide this service. Both local and international suppliers are invited to bid, whether companies or individuals. However, Individual suppliers will be subject to a separate consultancy agreement aligned with South Africa labour and tax laws.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: With an option to extend for another 30 days

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056434-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 08:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056434-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056434-2025
  15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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