Tender

UKVI Venue Provision for Computer Based Testing - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting a tender for the provision of computer-based testing facilities for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) across ten locations in the United Kingdom, including cities such as London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The tender, titled "UKVI Venue Provision for Computer Based Testing - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)," is currently in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 8 January 2016. The contract is expected to start on 31 March 2016 and run until 31 January 2017, requiring the facilities to be available for approximately one day every three weeks primarily on Saturdays.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in accommodation and office services, particularly those capable of meeting technical requirements for testing environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the British Council is keen on submissions from suppliers that can ensure full location coverage. Businesses that can provide compliant facilities with access for candidates with special needs will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract and support the delivery of crucial English language assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKVI Venue Provision for Computer Based Testing - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Notice Description

The International English language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the world's most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with over 2.5 million tests taken in the last year. IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP:IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment. The British Council is now seeking to secure a computer based test venue facilities provider for the provision of the IELTS test to test takers who are required to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT) by United Kingdom Immigration and Visas (UKVI). The computer based testing facilities are required in the following ten locations within the United Kingdom; Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Edinburgh, London (3 locations), Manchester and Portsmouth. Testing is scheduled to start in late March 2016 in one location, and will then be extended to all ten locations by late October 2016. The facilities are required specifically for the delivery of the Listening, Reading and Writing components of the IELTS test only. The practical delivery of the computer based IELTS test will be managed directly by British Council IELTS staff. The facilities will be required to meet a minimum technical specification, as well as meet a number of non-technical requirements including those for candidates with special needs. In the period March 2016 to April 2017 it is expected that the computer based testing facilities will be required on fixed dates for approximately one day every three weeks and will be required primarily on Saturdays. British Council staff will require access to the facilities in advance of test delivery and throughout the day on test days. The British Council is very keen to have submissions from suppliers who can meet the complete location coverage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4361809-50a7-412f-829f-f3352457861c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98340000 - Accommodation and office services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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