National Commercial Exam Venues 2026
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£1.6bn
Suppliers
17
Lots
1
Published
22 Jun 2026
Description
The British Council is awarding the contract to the selected vendors which are from different commercial sectors e.g. Government Institutes, Hotels, Marquees, Clubs. Which will provide services to deliver paper based and computer-delivered exams in Pakistan. The selected venues must meet our technical and operational standards to ensure secure, consistent, and high-quality exam delivery.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-060911
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2029Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030
Based on a comprehensive and systematic evaluation of vendor performance, which includes a detailed assessment of service delivery, quality standards, compliance obligations, and the extent to which all agreed Key Performance Indicators have been consistently met or exceeded. This evaluation is conducted in close alignment with defined business requirements and expectations and incorporates feedback from relevant business stakeholders to ensure overall effectiveness, reliability, and value delivery.
- CPV classifications
- 79952000
- Contract locations
- PK, Pakistan
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplier Response | Please demonstrate where you/your organization has created employment opportunities particularly for those who face barriers to employment and/or who are located in deprived areas. Please demonstrate actions taken to support | quality | 10.00% |
| Venue Requirements | Provide details of previous experience delivering high-stakes or international examinations, preferably for education or assessment bodies. To assess the exam delivery viability please share your complete address of the exam venue. Please confirm how your venue meets British Council examination requirements, including room capacity, seating layout and spacing, lighting, ventilation, noise control, accessibility, and availability of secure rooms for exam materials. Supporting layouts or photographs should be provided. | quality | 20.00% |
| Security Clearance | Explain how the venue ensures isolation from external noise and disturbances, including parallel events within or near the premises. Please confirm if you will allow British Council team to visit your venue for Health, Safety and Security assessment. | quality | 20.00% |
| Commercial | Please complete Annex 3 (Pricing Approach) | cost | 50.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 17 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£156.5m
Award date
17 Mar 2026
Contract start
09 Jul 2026
Contract end
18 Jul 2029