Framework Agreement for English Proficiency Test in Middle East and Africa
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£500k
Suppliers
3
Lots
1
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 2028Possible 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Value | Social value question | quality | — |
| Track Record | Track Record Question | quality | — |
| Academic Underpinning | Academic Underpinning Question | quality | — |
| Commercial | Price List on the Pricing Approach | price | — |
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