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Provision of Examination Venue for Paper-Based Examinations (PBT)

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council is looking for suppliers for leisure and events work (London).

The estimated value is £40,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 December 2026.

Bids close at 6:29pm, Sunday 15 November 2026.

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Key dates

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6:29pm, Friday 13 November 2026
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6:29pm, Sunday 15 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 100 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The British Council is seeking quotations from qualified and experienced venue providers in Abu Dhabi for the provision of suitable examination facilities to conduct Paper-Based Tests (PBT), including School Examinations, IELTS and other professional examinations. The selected venue provider will be required to offer appropriate examination rooms, adequate seating capacity, accessibility, security, parking facilities, and reliable operational support to ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with British Council examination requirements and standards. The objective of this RFQ is to identify a cost-effective, accessible, and operationally reliable venue provider with whom the British Council can establish a one-year contractual arrangement. - Please refer to the attached RFQ for detailed information - Kindly fill all the costs in the attached Annex 3 - Pricing Approach

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  4. Send clarification questions before 6:29pm, Friday 13 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 6:29pm, Sunday 15 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 107367-2026

About the buyer

British CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 107367-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 November 2026.