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2025 DPS ATC EU APTIS ESOL Italy

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued a procurement notice seeking Authorised Test Centres to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions in major cities within Italy. This tender, titled "2025 DPS ATC EU APTIS ESOL Italy," falls under the education and training services industry category (CPV 80000000). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 14th March 2025. The contract period is set to start on 7th April 2025 and run until 7th April 2029. The selection will follow an open procedure (above threshold), with the aim to uphold high standards for test environment quality and security measures. Interested parties should note that this is a single procurement and not recurrent.

Participating in this tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and language testing. Authorised Test Centres will perform customer service and administrative duties while delivering both business-to-customer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) tests. Companies with robust administrative capabilities and experience in managing high-stakes exams would be well-suited for this opportunity. This contract not only promises a steady workflow over four years but also enhances the business's credibility by associating with a reputed organisation like the British Council. Interested companies should ensure they have the infrastructure and staff to meet the contractual requirements and deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025 DPS ATC EU APTIS ESOL Italy

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for Authorised Test Centres to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions in the following countries: Italy Please note, we are seeking Authorised Test Centres in Major Cities only. About Aptis ESOL: Aptis ESOL is a high stakes English Language Test entirely developed and owned by the British Council and recognised by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Tests are subject to clear rules and requirements around the quality of the test environment, the security of the test and the actions of test day staff. The test consists of a 3-hour written and speaking test taken on computer. Tests usually can have different start times across the day and can be scheduled for any day of the week, although some days, especially Saturdays are more popular. What is an Authorised Test Centre: As an Authorised Test Centre, you would be responsible for performing customer services, administrative duties and delivering Aptis ESOL B2C (add country/countries per cluster ) and B2B (Business to Business - institutions registering candidates) tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bd875ec-5b35-4d74-b17b-3971a5e7133d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e842cb-fac5-4322-9951-50e540dcf64e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2029 4-5 years
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
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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