Tender

Primary English Language Test – specification, item design and small-scale trialing, South Africa.

  • British Council

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

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-056434

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0599f3

Published 15 September 2025, 9:50am



Scope

Description

The British Council's work in English and School Education aims for transformational change in English language policy and practice. Therefore, we are looking for a supplier who can provide this service. Both local and international suppliers are invited to bid, whether companies or individuals. However, Individual suppliers will be subject to a separate consultancy agreement aligned with South Africa labour and tax laws.

Total value (estimated)

  • £40,000 excluding VAT
  • £50,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 20 October 2025 to 18 April 2026
  • Possible extension to 16 May 2026
  • 6 months, 28 days

Description of possible extension:

With an option to extend for another 30 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Submission

Tender submission deadline

8 October 2025, 12:59am

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

The award criteria can be found in the RFP form


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Contracting authority

British Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH

1 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Imane Oumlil

Email: Imane.Oumlil@britishcouncil.org.ma

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org

Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government