Tender

Venue provision for computer-based exams in the UK & Ireland

  • British Council

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-056005

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0593dd

Published 4 September 2025, 10:57am

Last edited 12 September 2025, 8:29am

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Scope

Description

The supply of venue provision for computer based exams in the UK & Ireland.

Total value (estimated)

  • £600,000 excluding VAT
  • £720,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 2 January 2026 to 1 January 2027
  • Possible extension to 1 January 2029
  • 3 years

Description of possible extension:

2 annual extensions

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

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

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot 1. Edinburgh

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Edinburgh.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 2. Glasgow

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in the Glasgow.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 3. Belfast

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Belfast.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 4. Manchester

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Manchester.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 5. Leeds

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Leeds.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 6. Birmingham

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Birmingham.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 7. Cardiff

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Cardiff.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 8. Cambridge

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Cambridge.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 9. Portsmouth

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Portsmouth.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 10. London Central

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Central London.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 11. London West

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams n London.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 12. London North

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in North London.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 13. London South

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in south London.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 14. Newcastle

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Newcastle.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 15. Liverpool

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Liverpool.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 16. Nottingham

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Nottingham.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 17. Sheffield

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Sheffield.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 18. Bristol

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Bristol.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 19. Brighton

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Brighton.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Lot 20. Southampton

Description

British Council is looking for new venues to deliver the computer-based exams in Southampton

Lot value (estimated)

  • £30,000 excluding VAT
  • £36,000 including VAT

Same for all lots

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

Submission

Enquiry deadline

30 September 2025, 12:59am

Tender submission deadline

17 October 2025, 12:59am

Submission address and any special instructions

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

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

29 November 2025

Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Social Value, Quality and Methodology

SocialValue,QualityandMethodology

 Quality 60%
Commercial

Commercial

 Cost 40%

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

British Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH

1 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ

Poland

Contact name: Magdalena Piekarzewska

Email: magdalena.piekarzewska@britishcouncil.org

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government