Buyer Name: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Buyer Address: 1 Redman Place, Stratford,, London, UKI41, E20 1JQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Global.Procurement@britishcouncil.org
The supply of examination services including venue provision to the British Council
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
215000.0 GBP
Gross: 215000 GBP
215000.0 GBP
Gross: 215000 GBP
Published
20 Jun 2025, 13:57
20 Jun 2025, 13:57
Deadline
11 Jul 2025, 11:00
11 Jul 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
79952000 - Event services
79952000 - Event services
Region
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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.
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External Link: https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
Link Description: 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.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034115-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Germany
Lot Description: A number of cities in Germany
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 215,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Non price element (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (40%)
Lot Title: Luxembourg
Lot Description: Service in Luxumbourg
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 215,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Non price element (60%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (40%)
Lot Title: Netherlands
Lot Description: Cities in Netherlands
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 215,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Non price element (60%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (40%)
Lot Title: Swtizerland
Lot Description: Cities in Switzerland
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 215,000
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Non price element (60%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (40%)
Lot Title: Croatia
Lot Description: Cities in Croatia
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 215,000
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 5 Contract End: 2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Non price element (60%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (40%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: 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.
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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