Tender

The supply of examination services including venue provision to the British Council

  • BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-032569

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-054937

Published 16 June 2025, 12:53pm



Scope

Description

The British Council is seeking suppliers that place customers at the core of what they do and can deliver a first-class service. With increasing volumes of exams over the coming years particularly for computer-based/delivered exams (CBE), the British Council is seeking organisations that can provide the required invigilation and exam delivery services, venue capacity and facilities to deliver computer-based exams on its and its Clients' behalf across a number of specified countries. In some locations paper-based exam delivery services may also be required.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £215,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
  • Possible extension to 31 August 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

2 year extension option

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79952000 - Event services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Not the same for all lots

Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.


Lot 1. Germany

Description

A number of cities in Germany

Lot value (estimated)

  • £215,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • DE - Germany

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 2. Luxembourg

Description

Service in Luxumbourg

Lot value (estimated)

  • £215,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • LU - Luxembourg

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 3. Netherlands

Description

Cities in Netherlands

Lot value (estimated)

  • £215,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • NL - Netherlands

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 4. Swtizerland

Description

Cities in Switzerland

Lot value (estimated)

  • £215,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • CH - Switzerland

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 5. Croatia

Description

Cities in Croatia

Lot value (estimated)

  • £215,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • HR - Croatia

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

Please see tender documents for full information

Award method when using the framework

Without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only


Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Germany

Lot 2. Luxembourg

Lot 3. Netherlands

Lot 4. Swtizerland

Lot 5. Croatia

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Enquiry deadline

11 July 2025, 11:59pm

Tender submission deadline

11 July 2025, 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)

18 July 2025


Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Non price element Quality 60%
Commercial Cost 40%

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Documents

Technical specifications to be met

https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration

Please create an account on our procurement portal - TAP - and you can the locate the opportunity by searching the reference number provided in this notice. All tender documents and further information can be found here.


Contracting authority

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

  • Companies House: RC000060
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH

1 Redman Place, Stratford,

London

E20 1JQ

United Kingdom

Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government