Framework Agreement for English Proficiency Test in Middle East and Africa

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05e440Procurement Act 2023pending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£500k

Awarded 26 Feb 2026

Suppliers

3

2 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

26 Feb 2026

Description

The British Council in the Middle East and Africa is looking to work with experienced service providers to deliver online English placement and proficiency tests These tests will play an important role in helping us understand and support the English language skills of participants across our programmes in the region We are looking for tests aligned with UK standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR ensuring they are consistent reliable and meaningful for all learners Providers appointed under the framework agreements will have the opportunity to participate in mini competitions whenever tests are required

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05e440
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Apr 2026 to 30 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 28 Mar 2030

The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 24 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional two periods of 12 months

CPV classifications
80420000

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

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Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£500k

Award date

26 Feb 2026

Contract start

22 Mar 2026

Contract end

23 Mar 2028

Awarded to
BE
SME
OL
CH 09392947
SME
KU