Tender

2025 DPS for IELTS PTP Turkey

BRITISH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open procurement process for the "2025 DPS for IELTS PTP Turkey" aimed at selecting Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in Turkey. The procurement, classified under education and training services (CPV code 80000000), is currently in the tender stage with submissions due by 21 March 2025, 14:00 Turkey time. The contract is scheduled to commence on 7 April 2025 and will run until 6 April 2029. The procurement method being used is an open procedure (above threshold), suitable for those not identified as SMEs or VCSEs. Key locations for service delivery include Turkey alongside other international regions such as British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational testing services and having the capability to manage and deliver computer-based IELTS testing efficiently. Larger established firms with robust infrastructure would be well-suited to compete, as the contract spans multiple years and requires adherence to stringent technical and procedural requirements as detailed in the tender documents. Winning this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and expand its market reach within and beyond Turkey.

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Notice Title

2025 DPS for IELTS PTP Turkey

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver IELTS on Computer test sessions in the following country: Turkey. If you are interested in applying to become a Partner Testing Point (PTP) for British Council IELTS, please refer to Appendix 1 - IELTS Official Partner Testing Point Requirements for a more detailed explanation of the technical and procedural requirements that can be downloaded on the main landing page. Initial submissions are requested until 21 March 2025, 14.00 Turkey time, after which the 'Ongoing submission' are requested and outlined in the documents. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34feff5e-92f4-4df5-ab61-6cefb3d01d30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/086d059e-aca2-475c-92f7-6baa7c6c88d5
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
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 6 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Suzan Dogru Asik
Contact Email
suzan.asik@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
ANKARA
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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