---
title: "Framework Agreement for English Proficiency Test in Middle East and Africa"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e440"
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published: "2026-06-11"
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# Framework Agreement for English Proficiency Test in Middle East and Africa

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e440

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## Summary

The British Council has completed an open procurement process for a Framework Agreement aimed at delivering online English proficiency tests in the Middle East and Africa. The process sought service providers capable of offering e-learning services fitting UK standards and the CEFR. This tender has concluded with awards to multiple suppliers, namely Kaplan U.K. Limited and OIDI Ltd, and is marked under the industry category of educational services. The contract, active from 1st May 2026 to 29th April 2028, includes the potential for extension up to 2030. Important procurement stages included initial tender publication on 19th November 2025, with the contract award made in June 2026. The value of the contract stands at £500,000. The British Council, headquartered in London, served as the buying organisation.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the e-learning sector to expand their service offerings in international markets, aligning with educational and language standards. It especially suits suppliers with established capabilities in delivering scalable, reliable online testing solutions. The project also allows an avenue for SME participation through mini-competitions, creating competitive opportunities that are manageable even for smaller firms capable of fulfilling specific service demands. Businesses adept in educational technology and language services will find growth prospects within such frameworks, leveraging the British Council's rich network and its substantial commitment to enhancing language proficiency across diverse regions.

## Notice

delivery of online English proficiency tests, the use of the service will be based on demand and through a mini competition among the contracted suppliers under this framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 24 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional two periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055190-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,000 |
| Lots value | £214,000 |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BC ENGLISHSCORE; KAPLAN; OIDI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 11:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055190-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 07:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052102-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 17:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017605-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 11:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075167-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055190-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052102-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017605-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075167-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8063
  The amount mentioned under the contract value is the threshold amount and is projected to be over GBP214k The Proposed Contract is a framework and the use will be based on demand and through a mini competition as outlined in the tender documents
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/login-supplier
  The amount mentioned under the contract value is the threshold amount and is projected to be over GBP214k The Proposed Contract is a framework and the use will be based on demand and through a mini competition as outlined in the tender documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17076
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17622
  The Framework Agreement is awarded to the following suppliers: 1. BC EnglishScore Limited - a separate UK7 notice published for them (ocds-h6vhtk-05e440) 2. Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI Ltd.) 3. Kaplan Testing Services Limited :The contract is awarded to Kaplan Testing Services Limited. Kaplan UK Limited, the UK parent company within the Kaplan group structure, has provided a Parent Company Guarantee in support of the supplier's contractual obligations.

## Notice URLs

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

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