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UK6

Framework Agreement for English Proficiency Test in Middle East and Africa

  • First published: 27 February 2026
  • Last modified: 27 February 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05e440
Published by:
British Council
Authority ID:
AA0061
Publication date:
27 February 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK6
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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

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Scope

Procurement 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

Contracting authority

British Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 1 Redman Place

Town/City: London

Postcode: E20 1JQ

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH

NUTS code: UKI41

Contact name: Abdullah Jasim

Email: MENAprocurement@britishcouncil.org

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Supplier

BC ENGLISHSCORE LIMITED

Identification register:

  • GB-COH

Address 1: 1 Redman Place

Town/City: London

Postcode: E20 1JQ

Country: United Kingdom

Companies House: 11668751

NUTS code: UKI41

Email: accounts.receivable@englishscore.com

Type:

  • SME

OIDI LTD

Identification register:

  • GB-COH

Address 1: New Kings Court Tollgate

Town/City: Eastleigh

Postcode: SO53 3LG

Country: United Kingdom

Companies House: 09392947

NUTS code: UKJ35

Email: gpalmer@oxfordinternational.com

Type:

  • SME

KAPLAN U.K. LIMITED

Identification register:

  • GB-COH

Address 1: Palace House, 3 Cathedral Street

Town/City: London

Postcode: SE1 9DE

Country: United Kingdom

Companies House: 04678712

NUTS code: UKI44

Email: studentservices@kaplan.co.uk

Type:

  • Large

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract

1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

20 March 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

500000.00 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80420000 - E-learning services

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

22 March 2026, 00:00AM to 23 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 21 February 2030

Suppliers

  • GB-COH-11668751
  • GB-COH-09392947
  • GB-COH-04678712

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80420000 E-learning services Adult and other education services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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