Buyer Name: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Buyer Address: 1 Redman Place, Stratford,, London, UKI41, E20 1JQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Global.Procurement@britishcouncil.org
Buyer Name: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Buyer Address: 1 Redman Place, Stratford,, London, UKI41, E20 1JQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Global.Procurement@britishcouncil.org
The British Council would like to request proposals from Government Institutes, Hotels, Marquees and clubs etc to provide venues along with management services for paper based and computer-delivered exams in Pakistan. The selected venues must meet our technical and operational standards to ensure secure, consistent, and high-quality exam delivery.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004470-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 4,920,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 6,000,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Supplier Response (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Venue Requirements (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Security Clearance (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (50%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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