---
title: "Venue Hire for Paper - Based Exams in Dubai, UAE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa0c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-19"
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# Venue Hire for Paper - Based Exams in Dubai, UAE

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa0c

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## Summary

The British Council, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, is in the tender stage for hiring venues for paper-based exams in Dubai, UAE. This procurement, categorised under event services, is being conducted via an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. With a tender value of £300,000, interested suppliers should note the submission deadline, set for 16th January 2026 at 13:00 GMT. The award period will close shortly after on 23rd January 2026, with the contract potentially commencing on 16th February 2026 for a period of two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Business users are encouraged to submit proposals electronically, in English.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in venue hire and management services, seeking to expand into the UAE market. Companies capable of providing high-quality spaces conducive to examination settings will find this procurement particularly suitable. The British Council is assessing bids based on a combination of quality measures such as social value, quality, and methodology, alongside price considerations. Businesses that excel in these areas and can demonstrate competitive pricing strategies are well-positioned to secure this contract, facilitating potential growth in both revenue and regional presence.

## Notice

The British Council is looking for multiple venues to conduct paper-based examinations across Dubai.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option for an extension for up to an additional 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084764-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 10:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084764-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084764-2025
  19th December 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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