Scope
Description
The British Council would like to request proposals from Schools / Colleges / Universities / Institutes to provide venues along with management services for 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,280,000 excluding VAT
- £4,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract includes the possibility of extension, which will be considered based on performance during the contract period. Satisfactory performance, fulfilment of responsibilities, and achievement of agreed KPIs will be key in determining any extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79952000 - Event services
Contract locations
- PK - Pakistan
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Please confirm your acceptance of Annex 4 (Pricing Approach). |
Cost | 50% |
| Venue requirement | What is the total candidate capacity you can cater during session as per the venue requirement document? To assess the exam delivery viability please share your complete address of the exam venue. |
Quality | 20% |
| Security Clearance | Please confirm whether you can provide the exam venue services as referred in the section of General Security and Data Security of the Annex -2 -Venue Requirements of this ITT. Please confirm if you... |
Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Please demonstrate where you/your organization has created employment opportunities particularly for those who face barriers to employment and/or who are located in deprived areas. OR Please... |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
ITT - CU54EXAMS102025 -National Exam Venues (Non-commercial).pdf
Annex - 1 - Terms and Conditions of Contract.pdf
Annex -2 - Venue requirements.pdf
Annex -3 - Supplier Response.pdf
Annex 4 - Pricing Schedule.pdf
Annex 5 - Security Checklist.docx
Annex 6 - Venue Assessment checklist.docx
Contracting authority
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Companies House: RC000060
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place, Stratford,
London
E20 1JQ
Pakistan
Contact name: Khurram Shakeel
Email: khurram.shakeel@britishcouncil.org.pk
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government