---
title: "Framework for the purchase of Exam Venue"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d6bf"
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published: "2025-10-30"
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# Framework for the purchase of Exam Venue

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d6bf

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## Summary

The British Council, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process for the "Framework for the purchase of Exam Venue" in South Africa. This contract, classified under hotel meeting and conference services, involves B and E conferencing Public Procurement Organisation as the supplier and commenced on 1st November 2025. It will span until 31st October 2028, with a possibility for extension following a Readiness Audit. The contract, valued at £32,000, was awarded through a limited procurement method, highlighting a below-threshold competition tailored for public authority by sub-central government, with key details last updated on 30th October 2025.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality services, particularly those adept in providing exam venues and conference facilities. The framework agreement with the British Council creates prospects for sustained business growth over three years, potentially extendable post-audit. SMEs in the service sector, especially those operating within the specified industry category in South Africa, would find this tender particularly attractive due to its alignment with their service capabilities and the geographic focus on the South African market.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the supply of Exam Venue in South Africa

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069583-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | B AND E CONFERENCING PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION NUMBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55100000 - Hotel services
- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 06:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069583-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069583-2025
  30th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6775

## Notice URLs

- https://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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