---
title: "Venue hire for exams delivery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# Venue hire for exams delivery

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673b5

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## Summary

The British Council has concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled “Venue hire for exams delivery,” aimed at securing alternative venues in Turkey for paper-based examinations until 30 June 2026. The process falls under the services category and employs a method identified as "Below threshold - unknown." The contract was signed on 11 March 2026, and it runs from 19 March to 30 June 2026, with a total gross value of TRY 711,600. This procurement involves Radisson Blu Sisli as the supplier, providing event and hotel meeting services in Istanbul, Turkey. The British Council operates as a public authority under sub-central government and has managed this tender from London, United Kingdom.

This venue hire tender opens potential business growth opportunities for companies specialising in event management and hospitality services. Businesses like large-scale venues and conference facilities would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, particularly those with the capability to host exams and large gatherings. Partnerships in the hotel and conference industry in Turkey can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their service offerings and expand their market presence by collaborating with reputable organisations such as the British Council. Additionally, this type of procurement activity highlights the increased demand for adaptable venues in the education sector, offering a scope for innovative solutions in venue management and operations.

## Notice

British Council Turkey is engaging with venues as alternative venues to deliver paper based examinations until 30 June 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027254-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £593,000 |

## 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 | RADISSON BLU SISLI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027254-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027254-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13496

## Notice URLs

- https://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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