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
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Monday 16 March 2026.
- Register your interest before 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 March 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 016289-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
330Awards
174Suppliers it has used most for training
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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.