Scope
Description
The British Council in the Middle East and Africa is looking to work with experienced service providers to deliver online English placement and proficiency tests These tests will play an important role in helping us understand and support the English language skills of participants across our programmes in the region We are looking for tests aligned with UK standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR ensuring they are consistent reliable and meaningful for all learners Providers appointed under the framework agreements will have the opportunity to participate in mini competitions whenever tests are required
Contract 1
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 9 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 March 2026 to 23 March 2028
- Possible extension to 21 February 2030
- 3 years, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
the available option for an extension for up to an additional two periods of 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
If any future test requirements arise that are not covered within this tender they may be sourced through a mini competition among the contracted suppliers
CPV classifications
- 80420000 - E-learning services
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
BC ENGLISHSCORE LIMITED
- Companies House: 11668751
1 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
KAPLAN U.K. LIMITED
- Companies House: 04678712
Palace House, 3 Cathedral Street
London
SE1 9DE
United Kingdom
Email: studentservices@kaplan.co.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
OIDI LTD
- Companies House: 09392947
New Kings Court Tollgate
Eastleigh
SO53 3LG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
British Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Abdullah Jasim
Email: MENAprocurement@britishcouncil.org
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government