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
Total value (estimated)
- £214,000 excluding VAT
- £214,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 28 March 2030
- 3 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 24 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional two periods of 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80420000 - E-learning services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 11:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 January 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
If you are interested to participate for the tendering opportunity on our MyProcurement system you can visit our portal and register through the following link to register in the portal https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration and then login into the portal using the following link https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/login-supplier to apply on the opportunity if you are already registered then login through the following link and follow the below steps https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/login-supplier
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Social Value | Social value question |
Quality |
| Track Record | Track Record Question |
Quality |
| Academic Underpinning | Academic Underpinning Question |
Quality |
| Commercial | Price List on the Pricing Approach |
Price |
Weighting description
Social Value 10% Track Record 20% Academic Underpinning 30% Commercial 40%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Steps to Apply.docx
The amount mentioned under the contract value is the threshold amount and is projected to be over GBP214k The Proposed Contract is a framework and the use will be based on demand and through a mini competition as outlined in the tender documents
Technical specifications to be met
https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/login-supplier
The amount mentioned under the contract value is the threshold amount and is projected to be over GBP214k The Proposed Contract is a framework and the use will be based on demand and through a mini competition as outlined in the tender documents
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