---
title: "Exams venue - Karagandy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f15"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Exams venue - Karagandy

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f15

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## Summary

The British Council, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, is actively seeking partners for its procurement process titled "Exams venue - Karagandy". This initiative aims to deliver computer-based examinations through a contracted venue located in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically event services, with Upgrade Studio already awarded the contract as the supplier. This process, initiated as a tender under an open procurement method, features a contract period beginning on 2nd March 2026 and potentially extending until 1st March 2032 through annual renewals. The contract was formally signed on 1st March 2026, and it emphasises opportunities for serving the Kazakhstan region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those proficient in computer-based exam venues. Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly suitable to compete, given the procurement method supports below-threshold open competition. The contract's considerable gross value of £207,000 opens avenues for lucrative growth, especially for large-scale industry players able to navigate the intricacies of annual contract renewals. This tender promotes a competitive landscape, encouraging businesses to leverage quality over commercial factors, where 80% quality criteria could enhance their standing in securing future contracts with the British Council.

## Notice

British Council Kazakhstan is entering into a contract with a venue to deliver computer based examinations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend 4 additional times annually

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025007-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,172 |
| Lots value | £155,172 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £178,448 |

## 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 | UPGRADE STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025007-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 06:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006869-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025007-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006869-2026
  27th January 2026 - 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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