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Managed Service Provider (MSP) for Computer Based Testing Support Services (CBT) in India.

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council has announced plans to buy training and education work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £6,900,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 15 June 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11:59pm, Monday 16 March 2026
Express interest by
11:59pm, Wednesday 18 March 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Social value 10% · Quality 20% · Methodology and Approach 30% · Pricing Approach 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 91 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around October 2029.

What the notice says

BC Education India Private Limited (BCE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Council, United Kingdom. BCE delivers various types of Pen and Paper (P&P) and Computer-Based Testing (CBT) examinations across India for a wide range of UK-based qualifications, including its own assessments. Our vision is to be recognised by test takers, partners and stakeholders as India's most trusted, secured, and customer-centric provider of innovative international examination services. BCE aims to create highly valued life and career opportunities through these services while offering unrivalled solutions, efficient delivery mechanisms, and comprehensive wraparound services. CBT examinations form…Read the full description
BC Education India Private Limited (BCE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Council, United Kingdom. BCE delivers various types of Pen and Paper (P&P) and Computer-Based Testing (CBT) examinations across India for a wide range of UK-based qualifications, including its own assessments. Our vision is to be recognised by test takers, partners and stakeholders as India's most trusted, secured, and customer-centric provider of innovative international examination services. BCE aims to create highly valued life and career opportunities through these services while offering unrivalled solutions, efficient delivery mechanisms, and comprehensive wraparound services. CBT examinations form one of BCE's core service offerings. These include International Distribution Exams. These examinations are conducted in multiple cities across India to ensure accessibility and convenience for candidates. Through this tender, BCE seeks to empanel suitable MSP/s for examination support services including venue, laptops with installed required software across India that can effectively conduct the CBT examinations. We are looking to partner with MSP who possess: • A strong operational presence in all India regions, • The ability to provide permanent examination venues that meet BCE's technical and security requirements, and • The capacity to deliver services without involuntary reschedules, ensuring exam continuity and a seamless experience for test takers as exam reschedules directly impact students and BCE's service reputation. Vendors with established, fully equipped, and compliant venues across key Indian cities are encouraged to participate,

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Monday 16 March 2026.
  5. Register your interest before 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 March 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 016289-2026

About the buyer

British CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

330

Awards

174

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From notice 016289-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.