Tender

2025 DPS PTP APTIS ESOL North cluster

BRITISH COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver Aptis ESOL test sessions in various countries, including Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Poland. This procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold. The tender is currently active and was published on 18 February 2025. The tender period ends on 13 March 2025, with the contract period commencing on 30 April 2025 and concluding on 30 April 2029. The British Council, located in London, acts as the contracting authority, and the contract concerns delivering test services in multiple regions, including Europe and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to expand their operations internationally. Companies that specialise in language testing and education services, with established capabilities and resources to manage high-stakes testing environments, would be well-suited to compete. The role of a Partner Testing Point involves delivering scheduled Aptis ESOL tests, ensuring the quality and security of the test environment, and coordinating with British Council staff. Although this is not a recurrent procurement type, securing this tender could lead to long-term partnerships and further growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

2025 DPS PTP APTIS ESOL North cluster

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for Partner Testing Points (PTPs) to deliver Aptis ESOL sessions in the following countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and others 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 a PTP: As a Partner Testing Point, you would be responsible for delivering scheduled Aptis ESOL tests at times and on dates agreed with British Council. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66dc4956-e59c-4223-a263-d92ad1c484d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32fe3118-d4b0-41e4-9a70-d7d7bc6bf3fa
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
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 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
Maria Matas Sebastia
Contact Email
maria.matassebastia@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

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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