---
title: "WE_1155 PTP Shymkent"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f17"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# WE_1155 PTP Shymkent

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f17

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## Summary

The British Council has initiated an open procurement process titled "WE_1155 PTP Shymkent" in the services category, specifically focusing on event services, with a specific requirement for PTP exam venues in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. This tender is at the Tender stage and invites businesses to participate by submitting their interest before the deadline on 12th February 2026 at 09:00 GMT. Prospective bidders can make enquiries until 6th February 2026. The contract runs from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2028, with the possibility of extending annually up to four more times. The British Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is the buying organisation, looking to contract services through an open competition procurement method, underscored by a quality and commercial award criteria prioritization of 80% and 20%, respectively.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering event services, particularly those capable of providing suitable venues for exams in Kazakhstan. Companies that are adaptable, competitively priced, and can demonstrate quality service delivery will have favourable prospects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management, venue provision, or educational services could find this a lucrative chance to expand their operations internationally. Working with the British Council could enhance business visibility and credibility, paving the way for future collaborations within the educational and cultural sectors.

## Notice

The British Council Kazakhstan is looking for PTP exam venues in Shymkent

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend 4 more times annually

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006871-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,172 |
| Lots value | £155,172 |
| 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

- 27 Jan 2026 at 06:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006871-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006871-2026
  27th January 2026 - 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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