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# Managed Service Provider (MSP) for Computer Based Testing Support Services (CBT) in India.

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/managed-service-provider-msp-for-computer-based-testing-support-services-cbt-in-india-ocds-h6vhtk-0525f6). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** BC Education India Private Limited (BCE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Council, United Kingdom. BCE delivers various types of Pen and Paper (P&P) and Computer-Based Testing (CBT) examinations across India for a wide range of UK-based qualifications, including its own assessments. Through this tender, BCE seeks to empanel suitable MSP/s for examination support services including venue, laptops with installed required software across India that can effectively conduct the CBT examinations.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [British Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/british-council-gov-ot313)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £6,900,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 18 March 2026 at 23:59 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** IN
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/managed-service-provider-msp-for-computer-based-testing-support-services-cbt-in-india-ocds-h6vhtk-0525f6#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0525f6`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/managed-service-provider-msp-for-computer-based-testing-support-services-cbt-in-india-ocds-h6vhtk-0525f6#tl-md)

## Description
BC Education India Private Limited (BCE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Council, United Kingdom. BCE delivers various types of Pen and Paper (P&P) and Computer-Based Testing (CBT) examinations across India for a wide range of UK-based qualifications, including its own assessments. Our vision is to be recognised by test takers, partners and stakeholders as India's most trusted, secured, and customer-centric provider of innovative international examination services. BCE aims to create highly valued life and career opportunities through these services while offering unrivalled solutions, efficient delivery mechanisms, and comprehensive wraparound services.
CBT examinations form one of BCE's core service offerings. These include International Distribution Exams. These examinations are conducted in multiple cities across India to ensure accessibility and convenience for candidates. Through this tender, BCE seeks to empanel suitable MSP/s for examination support services including venue, laptops with installed required software across India that can effectively conduct the CBT examinations. We are looking to partner with MSP who possess:
•	A strong operational presence in all India regions,
•	The ability to provide permanent examination venues that meet BCE's technical and security requirements, and
•	The capacity to deliver services without involuntary reschedules, ensuring exam continuity and a seamless experience for test takers as exam reschedules directly impact students and BCE's service reputation.
Vendors with established, fully equipped, and compliant venues across key Indian cities are encouraged to participate,

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** IN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** IN
- **Estimated Value:** £6,900,000

- **Contract Period:** 14/06/2026 to 14/06/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F016289-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-24T04:38:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-03T01:17:44.843Z
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