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title: "National Commercial Exam Venues 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060911"
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buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# National Commercial Exam Venues 2026

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060911

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## Summary

The British Council has awarded a contract for the National Commercial Exam Venues 2026 to accommodate both paper-based and computer-delivered exams in Pakistan. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure with the mission to ensure venues meet stringent technical and operational standards. The contract, overseen by a public authority within the sub-central government of the UK, has been awarded to various suppliers including Chapter 40 Hotel and Resorts Pvt Ltd, Noor Mahal Marquee, and Royal Palm, among others. The contract period runs from 10 July 2026 to 18 July 2029, with a potential extension to 2030 based on performance evaluations. Key dates began with award notices published on 22 June 2026, followed by a contract start date planned for 10 July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in Pakistan's hospitality and event management sectors, specifically those capable of providing secure and high-quality environments for educational assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in venue management are well-suited to compete, especially if they can offer expertise in handling international or high-stakes examinations. Furthermore, the open procedure and consideration of SME suitability indicate an inclusive approach, possibly enhancing growth prospects for local businesses by meeting the standards set by a reputable organisation like the British Council. The awarded partnerships span multiple regions including Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, reflecting a diverse set of contributors to the successful delivery of this large-scale educational service.

## Notice

The British Council is awarding the contract to the selected vendors which are from different commercial sectors e.g. Government Institutes, Hotels, Marquees, Clubs. Which will provide services to deliver paper based and computer-delivered exams in Pakistan. The selected venues must meet our technical and operational standards to ensure secure, consistent, and high-quality exam delivery.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Based on a comprehensive and systematic evaluation of vendor performance, which includes a detailed assessment of service delivery, quality standards, compliance obligations, and the extent to which all agreed Key Performance Indicators have been consistently met or exceeded. This evaluation is conducted in close alignment with defined business requirements and expectations and incorporates feedback from relevant business stakeholders to ensure overall effectiveness, reliability, and value delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058480-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,920,000 |
| Lots value | £4,920,000 |
| Awards value | £1,528,827,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| 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 | 17 |
| Supplier names | BEACH LUXURY; CHAPTER 40 HOTEL AND RESORTS PVT LTD IFQ; FORTRESS; GERRYS; HOTEL JAVSON; JHN EVENT (QASR E NOOR; KINARA HOTEL; MUGHAL MAHAL; NAWAAB ROYAL RESTAURENT; NOOR MAHAL MARQUEE; ORALIA EVENT; PAKISTAN MARITIME MUSEUM; PARADISE COMPLEX; RAMADA MULTAN (BILZ; ROYAL PALM; ROYALTON HOTEL; TOPAZ EVENTS COMPLEX |

## 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

- 22 Jun 2026 at 11:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058480-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004470-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058480-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004470-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10513
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10514
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10515
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10516
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10517
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10518
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10519

## 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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