---
title: "Exams venue in Aktau"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e3da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# Exams venue in Aktau

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e3da

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## Summary

The British Council, operating as a public authority under the sub-central government classification, has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Exams venue in Aktau." The process aimed to secure a Partner Testing Point for examinations in Aktau, Kazakhstan, under the services category. The procurement followed an open competition method, with the contract awarded to "Guarantee" IE Sanarkulova Ainura Maksutovna from Kazakhstan. The agreement, valued at KZT 39,839,040 gross, will commence on 1st February 2026 and is set to run until 31st January 2028, with options for four annual extensions up to 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers, particularly those involved in event services within Kazakhstan. Businesses with a focus on providing venues and associated services for examinations could find beneficial growth prospects by engaging in similar procurement opportunities. Such opportunities cater well to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their presence in international markets, particularly in regions of strategic interest like Kazakhstan. The British Council's open competition approach fosters a fair marketplace for capable and eligible enterprises to compete and possibly collaborate in delivering high-quality services within the educational sector.

## Notice

Requirement for venue in Aktau, Kazakhstan to be contracted as Partner Testing Point for examinations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option for extension 4 times annualy in 12-month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002085-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,344,000 |

## 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 | “GUARANTEE” IE SANARKULOVA AINURA MAKSUTOVNA |

## 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

- 12 Jan 2026 at 05:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002085-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 05:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074996-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002085-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074996-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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